Israel to open new aid routes to Gaza after Biden phone call

Summary

1. Israel says it has approved the opening of two routes into Gaza to allow more humanitarian aid into the territory
2. The Erez Gate in northern Gaza will be temporarily re-opened for the first time since the start of the war, and Ashdod Port will also be opened for humanitarian deliveries
3. More aid from Jordan will also be allowed to enter via the Kerem Shalom Crossing
4. It comes hours after US President Joe Biden spoke to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers in Gaza on Monday
5. Israel said earlier this week the incident was a "grave mistake" and promised an independent investigation
6. Biden told Netanyahu that US support for Israel will depend on steps being taken to "address civilian harm" and "humanitarian suffering" in Gaza