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Last update - 09:14 06/05/2008 UN: Israel has given us enough fuel for 20 more days of Gaza aid By Haaretz Service and News Agencies Tags: Gaza, Tunnel, UNRWA, Israel The United Nations relief operation in Gaza on Monday said it had received enough fuel from Israel to continue working for the next 20 days. UN spokesman Chris Gunness stated it was a disgrace that his organization would be deprived of fuel. On Sunday he said tanks were empty. Gaza residents rely on Israel for all their fuel. The Israel Defense Forces said it had to stop transferring fuel on Sunday after Palestinian militants attacked supply trucks. Advertisement On Sunday, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said the lack of fuel would force its food distribution programs to be halted on Monday, affecting some 650,000 people. The Gaza fuel association said it went on strike to protest over Israel's supply limits which were cut back sharply after Palestinian militants attacked the Nahal Oz depot last month killing two Israeli civilians. The economic situation has worsened since Hamas overran Gaza in June. In response to rocket attacks on Israeli border communities, Israel closed crossings, cutting off most supplies except for humanitarian necessities. Israel stopped all supplies briefly last month after militants attacked the only fuel depot that supplies Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel closed the Karni Gaza-Israel border crossing on Monday evening, after Gaza militants fired mortar shells on trucks bringing supplies into the coastal strip, according to Israel Radio. The Israel Defense Forces will impose a full closure on the West Bank and Gaza beginning at midnight on Monday, scheduled to last through Memorial Day and Independence Day. Gaza Smuggling tunnel collapses, killing Palestinian man Palestinian officials on Monday said two Gaza men were killed when a cross-border smuggling tunnel collapsed on them. The Gaza Health Ministry said five other people were wounded in Monday's collapse. One body was found soon after the collapse and the other several hours later. Security officials said the tunnel was under construction at the time. Such collapses are common along the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt. Smuggling tunnels in the area have become an important route for goods and a lucrative business. Palestinian smugglers use the tunnels to move weapons and contraband into Gaza, Israel and Egypt are blockading the territory in an attempt to weaken the Hamas government and end the ongoing rocket fire at Israeli towns. The blockade has increased demand for smuggled goods. Related articles: Militants: Gaza headmaster killed in IAF strike was Jihad rocket-maker Two people hurt as 7 rockets slam into western Negev Egypt says won't let Gaza starve no matter outcome of truce bid Bookmark to del.icio.us   Nakba protest World Likud chief calls for cancellation of Nakba Day procession. Perfect match TA court sentences 'DNA Rapist' to 25 years in prison.   1.   If you need more fuel 21:58  |  Jon 05/05/08   2.   Where was the UN during the oil embargo? 22:16  |  Mike 05/05/08   3.   Hamas is forcing a justified public revolt against the blockade 22:46  |  Pablo B 05/05/08   4.   Why attack supply trucks 23:50  |  Avrum 05/05/08   5.   It`s shameful for any country to stand with Israel today... 00:20  |  Dutch 06/05/08   6.   and a miracle...the oil lasted for 120 days 00:46  |  dav zee 06/05/08   7.   For the PR Avrum 00:47  |  MaryRose 06/05/08   8.   Shhh.. don`t tell Hamas 03:23  |  juinper 06/05/08   9.   So what`s the problem? 04:52  |  Murray the Mongoose 06/05/08   10.   Maybe the UN should stop kissing Hamas` butt? 06:13  |  Joe Sittizen 06/05/08   11.   My letter to the American Press -Israel is a failed state 08:53  |  Dutch 06/05/08   12.   fuel for 20 days 01:44  |  gordon 07/05/08   13.   Chris Gunness 15:34  |  Rusty Blades 07/05/08

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