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


Family of Gaza hostage Eitan Mor receives sign of life

Eitan Mor was a security guard at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, when he was captured by Hamas terrorists, and has been held captive in Gaza ever since.

 A person walks past a mural depicting Israeli hostages Rom Braslavski, Karina Ariev, and Eitan Mor (L-R), who were kidnapped in the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 23, 2025.

'Mitzpe Yonatan' established in Negev to honor vision of officer killed in Oct. 7 battle

"Within a few years, Mitzpe Yonatan is expected to become a flourishing community with a strong agricultural core."

 New community in the Negev honors Fallen IDF officer Col. Yonatan Steinberg.

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.

 Trucks containing humanitarian aid from Jordan and international communities transfers into the northern Gaza Strip, October 22, 2024

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.

 Footage showing the transfer of blood units through the Erez Crossing into the northern Gaza Strip

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.

Palestinians carry a box of food rations provided by the World Food Programme (WFP) in Gaza. March 14, 2024.

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.

 A truck carries humanitarian aid destined for the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, at the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, July 10, 2024.

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

 Food in Gaza, seen by the Jerusalem Post this week.

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.

 Trucks carrying aid are seen entering the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom, June 18, 2024

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.

 Palestinians gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Jabalya refugee camp, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 19, 2024.

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.

 Military personnel stand guard on the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, October 31, 2023