Israel Reopens Kerem Shalom Border for Humanitarian Aid After Rocket Attack

by time news

israel Said this Wednesday that it has been reopened Paso de Kerem Shalom to permit humanitarian aid entry, It was closed three days later due to a rocket attack that killed four of its soldiers.

The Kerem Shalom Pass is located south of the border line between Israel and Gaza, at an altitude of. Palestinian city of Rafah, Where Israeli officials have threatened to launch a large-scale operation.

“Trucks are arriving from Egypt with humanitarian aid at the crossing, including food, water, shelter materials, medicines and medical equipment provided by the international community,” the Israeli military said in a joint statement with ministry-dependent organization Kogat. The Department of Defense which oversees civil affairs in the Palestinian territories.

He said the supplies would enter the Palestinian coastal zone after inspection.

The text specifies that another border crossing between Israel and the north of the Strip, Erez, is also open for the arrival of aid.

Israel closed the Kerem Shalom border crossing on Sunday after a rocket attack by the armed wing of the Palestinian terrorist movement Hamas. Four Israeli soldiers were killed and a dozen others were injured in the incident.

Israeli forces also took control of the southern end of the Gaza Strip and the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Tuesday.

You may also like

Leave a Comment