As many as 480 trucks loaded with construction materials have been allowed to enter the Gaza Strip from Israel via Karem Abu Salem crossing.

Palestinians in the area said the shipments, which contain cement, gravel, iron and fuel, are intended for the trade and industrial sectors, said Head of a committee which coordinates the entry of shipments into the enclave Raed Fattouh.

Karem Abu Salem is the only commercial crossing used for the entry of goods, relief aid and fuel.