On Tuesday evening, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman ordered the resumption of the supply of fuel from Israel to the Gaza Strip, which was halted following the escalation in events in the Gaza vicinity.

"Following the decision of Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Sunday, and in accordance with the recommendation of security officials, it was decided to renew the supply of 'Qatari fuel' to Gaza starting tomorrow," a spokesman for the defense ministry said.