Erez crossing

Israel opens Zikim crossing to boost humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, COGAT announces

Opened under a government directive, the crossing allows UN‑coordinated aid trucks into Gaza after Defense Ministry inspections.

Displaced Palestinians carry food parcels and supplies from aid trucks near the Zikim border crossing between Israel and Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, August 18, 2025.
 A VIEW of Zikim Beach

IDF Oct. 7 probe uncovers defense flaws, heroic victories in Yiftah Camp against Hamas

 Palestinian terrorists at the Erez Crossing during the October 7 Massacre.

Oct. 7 probe: IDF failed mission to protect Kibbutz Erez civilians

 View of cars destroyed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre and the Erez border crossing at the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, January 4, 2024.

Three Israeli civilians cross into Gaza Strip, returned to Israeli territory by IDF


Riots renew for 6th straight day on Gaza border as crossing remains closed

Amid the riots, Palestinian terrorists reportedly launched incendiary and explosive balloons from Gaza toward Israel.

 Palestinian demonstrators clash with Israeli soldiers at the Israel-Gaza border fence, east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. September 19, 2023

Eli terrorists' homes mapped in West Bank, Erez crossing remains closed - IDF

It was also decided on Tuesday morning that the Erez crossing at the Israel-Gaza Strip border would remain closed to Gazans throughout Tuesday. 

 Israeli security forces on September 18, 2023 map the homes of the three terrorists responsible for the deadly Eli gas station attack in June 2023.

Riots renew on Gaza border, explosives thrown at fence

During the riots, explosives were thrown at an IDF jeep, with soldiers responding with live fire.

 Palestinian demonstrators clash with Israeli soldiers at the Israel-Gaza border fence, east of Gaza City. September 15, 2023.

IDF foils attempted drone smuggling into Gaza with military canines

Security guards and a K9 Unit at the Erez Crossing were responsible for catching the smuggling attempt.

 Drones seized by the Defense Ministry at the Erez crossing into Gaza

Israel evacuates Karni crossing, Gaza protests hotspot

Karni crossing, the former passage between the Gaza Strip and Israel, is being taken down to complete the controversial Gaza border wall.

A Palestinian waves a flag near a destroyed section of the border wall between the Gaza Strip and Egypt

Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks to Gazan civilians - opinion

Prime Minister Yair Lapid spoke to the Gazan civilians and proposed an idea to help them, Hamas and the PA commented negatively.

Foreign Minister and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid

Why didn't Hamas fight against Israel? Money, probably

After the operation, limitations were placed on the issue of reconstruction until progress is made on prisoner swap efforts.

 A Palestinian woman stands beneath a sign at the Israeli side of Erez crossing, on the border with Gaza June 23, 2019.

IDF re-opens Gaza crossings for humanitarian needs after ceasefire

Gaza's sole power plant was forced to cease its operations on Saturday after it ran out of fuel.

 A truck carrying fuel imports for the lone power plant rolls into Gaza, after Israel eased up closures, as ceasefire holds in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, August 8, 2022.

Gaza conflict affecting domestic animals, border resident says

Amnon Zarka, a resident of Kibbutz Erez, told 103FM how the latest round of fighting and rocket launches from the Gaza Strip are affecting the milk output of cows and the behavior of birds.

Cows in Nahal Oz

Explosions heard after IDF observation balloon falls over Gaza - report

Palestinian media reported that the IDF struck the area shortly after the balloon fell.

An Israeli army surveillance blimp is seen in the sky at the border between Israel and the northern Gaza Strip January 12, 2009.