Kerem Shalom border crossing

IDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme

The officer, whose identifying details are barred from publication, was charged with aiding the enemy, taking a bribe, aggravated smuggling, attempted aggravated smuggling, fraud, and breach of trust.

 A truck carrying humanitarian aid bound for the Gaza Strip drives at the inspection area at the Kerem Shalom crossing, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Israel, March 14, 2024.
A truck loaded with humanitarian aid waits to cross from the Egyptian side of Rafah en rounte to the Kerem Shalom crossing into the Gaza Strip on October 20, 2025.

IDF officer charged with aiding the enemy in Kerem Shalom smuggling case

Empty UNRWA and World Food Program trucks head to the Kerem Shalom crossing to collect limited humanitarian aid and fuel, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, July 24, 2025

COGAT discovers motor oil hidden inside UN's humanitarian aid to Gaza in smuggling attempt

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt opens to pedestrian traffic on Feb. 2, 2026.

Border crossings to Gaza were temporarily closed amid Operation Roaring Lion


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

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.

A member of Palestinian security forces gestures as a fuel tanker arrives at Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip August 15, 2018

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.

ON GAZAN supermarket shelves (clockwise from top left): Pudding cups; Tnuva ‘shoko’ (chocolate milk);