Divya Delhi : On Tuesday, the Palestinian territories' defense ministry civil affairs bureau announced Israel will partially restore private sector commerce with Gaza to minimize humanitarian help. “A limited number of local merchants were approved by the defence establishment, subject to several criteria and strict security screening,” Cogat added. Israel established a comprehensive embargo on 2 March, partially loosened in May to allow a US-backed private group to open food distribution centers, however hundreds of Palestinians have been slain at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation facilities. Last month, Arab and European military started relief convoys and airdrops as UN-mandated expert studies warned of hunger in the war-torn area, AFP writes. The Cogat statement on X stated that private sector supplies will be paid for via monitored bank transactions and inspected by the Israeli military before entering Gaza “to prevent the involvement of the Hamas terrorist organization”. Cogat said the new method will allow food basics, fruit, vegetables, infant formula, and hygiene products. How much trading is engaged is unclear. Palestinian and UN officials said Gaza requires 600 aid trucks per day to address humanitarian needs, the level Israel allowed before the conflict.