Israel approves new Gaza aid routes Israel says it has approved the opening of two humanitarian routes into Gaza, following U.S. demands to increase aid to the territory LEBANON ISRAEL Tel Aviv Gaza Strip West Bank Jerusalem JORDAN EGYPT 50km 30 miles Ashdod: Israel to allow temporary use of port for aid deliveries into Gaza Erez crossing To be temporarily reopened Kerem Shalom crossing More aid from Jordan to be allowed to enter Mediterranean Sea Rafah crossing EGYPT Jetty for aid arriving by sea Deir al-Balah Gaza City Nahal Oz Karni Israeli checkpoints Kissufim ISRAEL GAZA STRIP Rafah Khan Younis Sufa 8km 5 miles Aid routes (as of Mar 27) Prohibited Accessible Alternative route Crossing for pre-approved goods and/or people Crossing closed Sources: OCHA, Reuters © GRAPHIC NEWS