Kerem Shalom border crossing
WATCH: IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle tobacco disguised as food aid into Gaza
Hundreds of kilograms of tobacco hidden in canned food products were seized at the Kerem Shalom crossing, prompting COGAT to suspend the company’s permit to bring aid into Gaza.
Over 65,000 aid trucks have entered Gaza since October ceasefire, COGAT says
Liberman: Aid trucks to Gaza fund Hamas, Israel returning to pre-Oct. 7 reality
IDF to increase Gaza border security due to smuggling risks
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.
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.
Otzma Yehudit and URP activists block the Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza
Police forces arrived at the scene and detained three suspects.
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.
Gaza’s Kerem Shalom briefly closed after Palestinian drone hovers above
Closure of the crossing comes in the aftermath of Monday’s launch of two incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israel. The balloons exploded in the air and did not cause any damage.
Why are Israeli food products so popular in Gaza?
According to the Gaza Economy Ministry, Israeli products account for 65% of all items imported into Gaza.
Palestinian flag balloon lands in northern Israeli yard
The police are currently investigating the incident.
Amid mounting tensions, Hamas urges Abbas to lift Gaza Strip sanctions
The appeal came amid mounting tensions between the two parties, especially after the delivery of Qatari-funded fuel to the only power plant in the Gaza Strip this week.
Targeted killings credited with convincing Hamas leaders to negotiate
Israel has threatened to assassinate high-ranking Hamas members if the violence along the Gaza Strip border continues.
A Gaza fuel crisis could shut down essential services, U.N. envoy warns
Among those in danger 4,800 Palestinians in intensive care units. Medical services the rest of the population will be reduced or stopped all together.
