Kerem Shalom border crossing

Pineapples stuffed with thousands of smuggled cigarettes intercepted by IDF at Gaza crossing

The cigarette-filled pineapples were transported in a truck carrying a shipment purchased by an Israeli company, intended to reach the Kerem Shalom Crossing as part of humanitarian aid.

Pineapple filled with cigarettes intended to be smuggled across the border into Gaza.
President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog at a Kibbutz Kerem Shalom event marking 1,000 days since the October 7 attacks, July 2, 2026.

Herzog, first lady, visit Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on day 1,000 since October 7 massacre

 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.

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

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


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

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.

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

'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.

 A NEW Humvee of the 7th platoon of mortars, part of the Nahal Brigades’ 50th battalion firing a 120mm mortar.

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.

 An Egyptian truck carrying humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, is seen at the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, May 30, 2024.

Looting renders aid delivery too dangerous for UN as trucks languish in Gaza - WSJ

On Sunday, Israel announced a “tactical pause of military activity” along the road stretching from the Kerem Shalom crossing to the Salah al-Din Road before continuing north.

 An Egyptian truck carrying humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, is seen at the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, May 30, 2024.

Ben-Gvir, Smotrich attack IDF for Gaza aid corridor, Netanyahu intervenes

Netanyahu sent a statement through a "senior Israeli official," stressing that "a humanitarian pause for 11 hours...is unacceptable."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, June 13, 2024

Hostage's father brings aid to Kerem Shalom for captive son's birthday

Attempting to bring basic necessities to his son, Mor's father, Zvika Mor, explained, " If humanitarian aid is being delivered from here, there is nothing more humanitarian than doing this."

 Israeli hostage Eitan Mor's family at the Kerem Shalom Crossing on his birthday, in attempt to have aid brought over to him.

Social media sites suspend accounts of organization blocking aid to Gaza

In the video that prompted the social media platforms to restrict the movement’s accounts, a statement from family members of the hostages was shown.

 Israeli security forces guard while people protest against aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip, at the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Israel, January 29, 2024.

IDF announces the reopening of the Kerem Shalom crossing

The military added that trucks from Egypt containing humanitarian aid, including, among others, food, water, and medicine, were arriving at the crossing.

 A person uses a rope on a truck with humanitarian aid meant for the Gaza Strip A person uses a rope on a truck with humanitarian aid meant for the Gaza Strip