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


Palestinians abandon children at Erez crossing, COGAT warns

"As a father myself I can't understand how a parent leaves his child with a stranger," said COGAT [Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories] head Col. Iyad Sarhan.

Palestinian boys stand by a fence at the Erez Crossing, October 2017

Israel closes Gaza’s pedestrian crossing in response to border riots

The re-opening of Erez Crossing was conditioned on an understanding that Hamas would halt it fire of rockets and incendiary devices against Israel.

Palestinian boys stand by a fence at the Erez Crossing, October 2017

FPA angered by overzealous searching of journalists returning from Gaza

The FPA has a meeting scheduled for Monday with Construction and Housing Minister Yoav Galant during which the issue will once again be raised.

Erez crossing

NGO: Courts giving authorities free hand in Gaza closure

The report found “The courts affirm the state’s position almost blindly."

Palestinian boys stand by a fence at the Erez Crossing, October 2017

Report: 2017 was worst year since Protective Edge for Gaza access

Israel has slowly limited movement from Gaza, reducing the number of exit permits by 51% from 2016 to 2017.

Palestinian boys stand by a fence at the Erez Crossing, October 2017