Europe unveils deal for more food and fuel for Gaza

The announcement came as prospects for a ceasefire agreement appeared to be fading as Netanyahu prepared to leave Washington after meetings Trump

A drone flies over the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel. Picture: Leo Correa/AP

European officials have struck a new deal with Israel to allow desperately needed food and fuel into Gaza, the European Union’s foreign policy chief said.

The announcement came as prospects for a ceasefire agreement in the near term appeared to be fading as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to leave Washington after meetings with US president Donald Trump.