Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa announced that the Palestinian Authority will be assuming the responsibility for transfers of materials into the Gaza Strip starting this coming Sunday, as reported by Yedioth Aharanoth and in the LA Times.
Fearful that aid might be diverted for military purposes leading to another war, the international community is anxious to see the Palestinian Authority take an active and effective role in Gaza's reconstruction. Recently, the PA and the UN agreed on a procedure for the supervision and transfer of construction materials into the Strip, which would monitor their use, ensuring that they are solely utilized for civilian purposes.