The Egyptian Al-Qahirah News Channel reported on Tuesday that heavy equipment had begun entering the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing.

In a related context, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz quoted a political source on Tuesday as saying that Israel will begin allowing the entry of heavy equipment and mobile facilities into the Gaza Strip in stages.

The source, who was not named by the newspaper, indicated that the mobile equipment and facilities will enter after being inspected, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

The Hamas movement condemned the day before yesterday Israel's refusal to allow the entry of mobile homes and heavy equipment, and considered it a "clear evasion" of its pledges and obligations.

The ceasefire agreement clearly stipulates the entry of equipment into Gaza, to build at least 60,000 temporary homes.