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


Israel closes Gaza's Kerem Shalom crossing, except for humanitarian aid

Kerem Shalom is Gaza’s main commercial crossing, and its closures by Israel are often a sign of heightened tensions with Hamas.

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

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

Gaza begins exporting Israeli-style 'Krembo' treat to Bahrain

The shipment of Krembo, a chocolate-covered marshmallow and cookie, was produced in Gaza and was the first export of processed food from Gaza since 2007.

Krembo

Hamas, Islamic Jihad agree to stand together in future fight with Israel

Qatar says aid to Gaza will continue.

Palestinian Hamas militants take part in a rally marking the 31st anniversary of Hamas' founding, in Gaza City December 16, 2018.

IDF soldier fights Gaza terror tunnels, moves to a kibbutz on the border

For about two years, Alef and his 28 friends have lived in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, which is located next to the Gaza border.

Enjoying the summer on Kibbutz Kerem Shalom near the Gaza border.

IDF foils smuggling of material to produce military uniforms to Gaza

The cloth rolls were hidden among other goods that were entering the Hamas-controled enclave.

A Palestinian man rides on a truck carrying fruits as it arrives at Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, July 10, 2018

WATCH: Sneakers shipment to Gaza contains 5 kg of synthetic drugs

The shipment and truck were seized and the driver was transferred for questioning by Israel Police.

Several kilograms of synthetic drugs found in sneakers

COGAT tells Palestinians terrorism is what cuts their electricity short

"Between 85 and 75 tankers of fuel enter the Gaza Strip each week, which helps significantly increase electricity hours. Terrorism prevents you from having that," COGAT's video explained.

COGAT's video to the Palestinians with Hebrew translation

Otzma Yehudit and URP activists block the Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza

Police forces arrived at the scene and detained three suspects.

Activist of Otzma Yehudit and the URP block the Kerem Shalom crossing

Israel reopens Gaza commercial crossing in sign of easing tensions

An Israeli military spokesman noted that there had been "significantly less violence" during Saturday's protest, which organizers had billed a "million person march," than in past weekly demonstrations.

A Palestinian man rides on a truck carrying fruits as it arrives at Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, July 10, 2018