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


Erez Crossing to open for workers, permit holders

This will be the first time the crossing will be opened since it had initially been closed in the beginning of May.

 Palestinians arrive to cross into Gaza at the Erez Crossing between Israel and Gaza on September 3, 2015.

Erez crossing to reopen for workers from Gaza to Israel

The Erez crossing has been closed to traders and workers from the Gaza Strip since Sunday following rocket fire at Israel in recent days.

Erez crossing

Will an Israeli-Palestinian industrial zone be built in Gaza?

Efforts are being made to build an industrial zone for Gazan workers in Israeli territory.

 Palestinians arrive to cross into Gaza at the Erez Crossing between Israel and Gaza on September 3, 2015.

Israel makes additional Gaza gestures ahead of Bennett-Biden meeting

Israel expanded the flow of goods through Gaza border crossings as PM Bennett is set to meet with US President Biden.

A PALESTINIAN POLICE officer gestures as he stands next to a truck carrying clothes for export at the Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday.

Israel eases Gaza restrictions as war threat subsides

The restrictions on transportation of goods in and out of Gaza have been eased for the first time since Operation Guardian of the Walls.

A PALESTINIAN POLICE officer gestures as he stands next to a truck carrying clothes for export at the Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday.

COGAT coordinates the delivery of more coronavirus equipment into Gaza

"COGAT and the PA are cooperating closely and effectively to manage the outbreak of the virus."

Protective medical equipment delivered by COGAT into Gaza

Israel reopens Gaza crossings after calm restored

The decision was taken after a meeting between Israel and Qatar, aided by Egyptian officials and the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.

A truck carrying cattle arrives at Kerem Shalom crossing after it was reopened by Israel, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip October 21, 2018

Israeli authorities seize knives and drones en route to Gaza

Parcels from Ali Express and Amazon included diving equipment, knives, drones and more.

Drones found among dual-use products entering Gaza Strip, Nov. 2019

Equipment for building new hospital enters Gaza

Hamas: Hospital project part of truce understandings with Israel

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Israeli wildlife NGO saves Palestinian parrot in Gaza

“We were pained to hear about the parrot’s condition and didn’t see a reason to put him down.”

Congo African Grey parrot