The European Union is seeking ways to put pressure on Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, its top diplomat said, as member states weighed action against Israel over what they see as potential human rights violations.

Israel to open several aid corridors, including through Egypt and Jordan, allow bakeries and kitchens to reopen, ensure security for aid workers, repair vital infrastructure

Steps include substantial increase in number of daily aid trucks into Gaza, opening of additional crossing points in both north and south of enclave, and reopening of aid routes through Jordan, Egypt