JERUSALEM, April 5 (Reuters) - Israel approved the reopening of the Erez crossing into northern Gaza and the temporary use of Ashdod port in southern Israel to increase humanitarian aid supplies into Gaza, a statement from the prime minister’s office said on Friday.

It also approved expanded entry of aid from Jordan through the Kerem Shalom crossing, the statement said. (Reporting by James Mackenzie; Editing by Kim Coghill)