Crossings director arrives in Gaza as part of reconciliation

Palestinian Authority Director-General for Border Crossings Department Nazmi Muhanna arrived here on Monday as part of the reconciliation agreement reached between Hamas and Fatah movement whereby the management of the crossings will be sponsored by the Palestinian Authority.

Head of the Civil Affairs Authority Hussein el Sheikh said a governmental delegation of the crossings' crew will start implementing the items of the agreement whereby the national reconciliation government will oversee the management of the enclave crossings.

Meanwhile, Palestinian Minister of Public Works and Housing Mofeed al Hasaynah announced that the Italian government agreed on the building of a new housing district in northern Gaza to compensate the owners of the houses that have been demolished during the Israeli aggression.

Deputy Chief of Fatah Movement Mahmoud al Aloul said his movement is closely following up the measures to empower the reconciliation government in Gaza.

He also said the coming days would witness a meeting of the specialized committees and security officials to follow up the implement of the deal which has been recently reached between the two Palestinian factions in Cairo under the sponsorship of Egypt.

Source: MENA