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
This week in 60 seconds
Got a minute? Here's the week in review.
Israel reopens Gaza’s Kerem Shalom crossing: A premature move?
The decision came after a few days of relative quiet, and following last week’s heavy exchange of fire between Hamas and Israel.
‘Quiet for quiet’ arrangement emerges between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
Official: No 'true agreement' without return of soldier's bodies, civilians
'Quiet for quiet'
Many Israelis may hope for Gazans to protest on the street due to their poor economic situation – as we’ve seen done recently by disgruntled Iranians. But Gaza has been in dire straits for longer.
Israel reopens Gaza’s Kerem Shalom crossing as border remains relatively quiet
"So long as there is quiet, Gaza's residents will benefit," Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said.
Bayit Yehudi plans to oppose an Israel-Hamas ceasefire arrangement
Naftali Bennett warned this was only a temporary arrangement that would allow Hamas to strengthen itself militarily in preparation for another round of violence with Israel.
Gaza's Kerem Shalom crossing could open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday
The fishing area that had been restricted to three nautical miles will be expanded to nine miles.
Israel again bans gas and fuel into Gaza
“The decision was taken in light of the continued terror balloons and continued friction along the [border] fence,”
Hamas reportedly tells Mladenov: We’re not interested in war with Israel
Haniyeh and the Hamas leaders are reported to have said that Hamas “was not interested in a military escalation” with Israel.
Gaza crossing crises: A litmus test for war?
Will Israel lift or continue its harshest restrictions on Gaza?
