The Hamas-led government in Gaza has accused Egyptian authorities of hampering the delivery of fuel carried by a Qatari tanker bound for Gaza.
A government source in Gaza said Tuesday that intensive communications are currently being held with Egyptian officials to allow for swifter delivery of the fuel, which has been held up for 10 days.
The same source added that Egyptian authorities have yet to give permission for the cargo to be transported to the Karm Abu Salem crossing.
Further delays will only exacerbate an already deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, the source said.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
