Kerem Shalom border crossing

Hundreds of Gazans evacuated from Strip for medical treatment - COGAT

Nearly 300 Gazans needing medical care left Gaza via Israel and Jordan for treatment abroad after vetting and coordination with global partners.

 Palestinians carry their belongings as they flee their homes after the IDF issued evacuation orders, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, June 3, 2025
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.

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

Hundreds of Tzav 9 activists blocked humanitarian aid trucks designated for the Gaza Strip at the Kerem Shalom crossing, October 24, 2025.

WATCH: Hundreds of Israeli demonstrators block aid trucks en route to Gaza for first time in months

 A destroyed home in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Gaza border.

Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report


Spike in foiled Gaza smuggling

The Shin Bet, COGAT and the Crossing Authority also conducted dozens of investigations that harmed the smugglers’ infrastructure.

Kerem Shalom Crossing

General closure to be imposed on West Bank starting Rosh Hashana eve

After evaluations, the IDF has decided to impose a full closure on the territories, taking effect starting Rosh Hashana, Sunday evening.

Palestinians wait to cross into Israel at Jalama crossing near Jenin

Shin Bet foils plot to smuggle in raw materials for construction of rockets

A similar smuggling attempt was foiled a week earlier, according to the Shin Bet, when smugglers attempted to import fiberglass hidden in a shipment containing school supplies.

Shin Bet foils plot to smuggle in raw materials for construction of rockets‏.

Volume of goods entering Gaza to double this year

The Crossings Authority is now preparing for an increase in the rate of goods passing through the Kerem Shalom crossing, up to some 1,000 trucks a day.

ISRAELI TRUCKS head into the Kerem Shalom crossing point yesterday with goods bound for the Gaza Strip

Security forces confiscate thousands of electrodes at Gaza crossing

Materials intercepted could be used to weld rocket fins, create explosives.

Defense Ministry security inspectors confiscate thousands of electrodes at Gaza crossing

Defense Ministry thwarts attempt to smuggle electronics to Gaza terrorists

Defense Ministry security guards found a number of infrared cameras, communication devices, and remote control security cameras.

Smuggled electronics intercepted by the Defense Ministry at the Kerem Shalom border crossing

Security forces say thwart attempt to smuggle machinery to Hamas in Gaza

Authorities at the border crossing uncover electric motors, allegedly headed for terrorist group, hidden inside refrigerators, washing machines being delivered on an Israeli truck.

Electric motors uncovered by security forces at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza

Israel increases Gaza exports and exit permits for merchants

COGAT increases quota for Gazan merchants traveling to West Bank, eases travel restrictions, and expands agricultural exports.

ISRAELI TRUCKS head into the Kerem Shalom crossing point yesterday with goods bound for the Gaza Strip

Construction of first Gazan Coca-Cola plant begins

COGAT approved the plant, which will compete with an already-existing Pepsi plant, before the summer war with Gaza.

A logo is seen on a Coca-Cola bottle