The United Arab Emirates has said it agreed with Israel to allow delivery of urgent humanitarian aid from the Gulf country to Gaza, Reuters says, citing a report by state news agency WAM.

The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said yesterday that there would be a review of the EU’s trade agreement with Israel over the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza.

The agreement was reached in a phone call between UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar.

According to WAM, the aid will initially cater to the food needs of around 15,000 civilians in Gaza. It will also include essential supplies for bakeries and critical items for infant care.