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.
Herzog, first lady, visit Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on day 1,000 since October 7 massacre
IDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme
IDF officer charged with aiding the enemy in Kerem Shalom smuggling case
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.
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.
Palestinian flag balloon lands in northern Israeli yard
The police are currently investigating the incident.
Amid mounting tensions, Hamas urges Abbas to lift Gaza Strip sanctions
The appeal came amid mounting tensions between the two parties, especially after the delivery of Qatari-funded fuel to the only power plant in the Gaza Strip this week.
Targeted killings credited with convincing Hamas leaders to negotiate
Israel has threatened to assassinate high-ranking Hamas members if the violence along the Gaza Strip border continues.
A Gaza fuel crisis could shut down essential services, U.N. envoy warns
Among those in danger 4,800 Palestinians in intensive care units. Medical services the rest of the population will be reduced or stopped all together.
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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.
