A line of trucks is still queued at Egypt's border with Gaza, waiting for permission to enter to provide much-needed aid to Palestinian civilians.

The US President brokered a deal with Israeli leaders to allow aid workers to take water, food and medical supplies in to the territory.

For almost two weeks, Israel has cut off all water, food, medicine, fuel and electricity to the region.

It's hoped aid vehicles will be allowed through today, but it's not yet clear when that may happen.

The UN's humanitarian agency has warned the initial group of trucks set to be allowed in won't be nearly enough.

Washington correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Charlotte Cook about the plans for aid.