Kerem Shalom border crossing
The Kerem Shalom border crossing is one of the two border crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Oct. 7 probe: Junior IDF officers prevented larger tragedy at Kerem Shalom
The probe found that the tragedy could have been much worse absent some fast-thinking decisions by junior IDF officers and the support of the air force.
IDF: 100 UN aid trucks transferred to Gaza through Kerem Shalom
Family of Gaza hostage Eitan Mor receives sign of life
'Mitzpe Yonatan' established in Negev to honor vision of officer killed in Oct. 7 battle
Cigarettes for $1,000: regulated aid in Gaza leads to rise in looters, smugglers
The blockade and tightly regulated aid have led to the resurgence of the smuggling industry.
Over 1,000 blood units transferred to northern Gaza hospital in COGAT-led effort
The Erez West crossing, near Zikim, was opened during the war to transport humanitarian aid.
WFP pauses activities after coming under fire near IDF post
According to WFP, the team was returning from a mission to Kerem Shalom with two WFP armored vehicles after escorting a convoy of trucks carrying humanitarian cargo.
UN humanitarian coordinator reports of 'groups of men with sticks' waiting to loot aid trucks
"What Mr. Hadi told us is that he saw firsthand the consequences of the breakdown in public order and safety, as he entered and exited Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing," Stéphane Dujarric said.
How Israel manages Gaza aid: 'Post' journeys to key crossings
Hamas still controls 100% of humanitarian aid and why replacing UNRWA without Day After plan meant nothing
US trying to broker agreement between IDF, UN to improve safety for aid travel in Gaza
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said the envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues Lise Grande is working with various government entities to find a way for UN workers to do their job.
No evidence of famine in Gaza Strip, high risk persists - UN-backed hunger monitor
The Rafah offensive led to the shutting of the crossing on Gaza's border with Egypt, which had been a main route for the delivery of food and other supplies.
Egypt rejects Israeli proposal to allow Gazans through Rafah crossing - report
The closure of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza has prevented the medical evacuations of at least 2,000 patients, a WHO official noted on Tuesday.
In first since October 7, IDF allows Gazans into Israel through Kerem Shalom
Sources in the Southern Command confirmed the announcements and said that this is an initial move designed to allow Palestinian patients to go abroad for treatment in coordination with Egypt.
'Post' joins IDF mortar team, supporting Rafah operations from the Gaza border
When there is a gun battle or an ambush, the mortar battery can help drop shells to assist the troops, eliminate terrorists, or provide smoke to obscure movements.
UN says lawlessness in Gaza impedes aid via Kerem Shalom despite Israel's military pause
The United Nations and aid groups have long complained of the dangers and obstacles to getting aid in and distributing it throughout Gaza, where the UN had warned a famine is looming.
