The Israeli security cabinet on Wednesday approved the transfer of $15 million from Qatar to the besieged Gaza Strip.
According to Haaretz newspaper all security cabinet members except for environmental protection minister Zeev Elkin (Likud) supported the move in an attempt to deescalate the tension on the Gaza border.
Qatari envoy Mohamed al-Emadi arrived late Wednesday in Gaza through the Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing to deliver the funds which will be used to pay the salaries of civil servants.
