Fuel Shortage Leaves Gaza Hungry

(05 May 08 - RV) The UN is to again suspend distribution of food aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip because of fuel shortages.

The announcement was made several hours after Israel closed two major crossing points into the territory after they came under mortar fire.

Meanwhile Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met today to try to accelerate peace talks that have shown little sign of progress ahead of a visit by U.S. President George W. Bush.

William Bell is the Christian Aid’s program manager for the Middle East. He told us more about the urgent need for Israels cooperation in removing roadblocks and ceasing settlement building