Erez crossing

PM, Defense Minister deny any instruction exists to reopen Erez Border Crossing into Gaza Strip

There are preparations to open the crossing on September 1, but it still requires final approval, sources from COGAT told The Jerusalem Post.

View of the Erez border crossing between Israel and Gaza, which has been closed since the October 7 massacre, on December 16, 2025.
Displaced Palestinians carry food parcels and supplies from aid trucks near the Zikim border crossing between Israel and Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, August 18, 2025.

Israel opens Zikim crossing to boost humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, COGAT announces

 A VIEW of Zikim Beach

IDF Oct. 7 probe uncovers defense flaws, heroic victories in Yiftah Camp against Hamas

 Palestinian terrorists at the Erez Crossing during the October 7 Massacre.

Oct. 7 probe: IDF failed mission to protect Kibbutz Erez civilians


Explosions heard after IDF observation balloon falls over Gaza - report

Palestinian media reported that the IDF struck the area shortly after the balloon fell.

An Israeli army surveillance blimp is seen in the sky at the border between Israel and the northern Gaza Strip January 12, 2009.

Erez Crossing to open for workers, permit holders

This will be the first time the crossing will be opened since it had initially been closed in the beginning of May.

 Palestinians arrive to cross into Gaza at the Erez Crossing between Israel and Gaza on September 3, 2015.

Erez crossing to reopen for workers from Gaza to Israel

The Erez crossing has been closed to traders and workers from the Gaza Strip since Sunday following rocket fire at Israel in recent days.

Erez crossing

Will an Israeli-Palestinian industrial zone be built in Gaza?

Efforts are being made to build an industrial zone for Gazan workers in Israeli territory.

 Palestinians arrive to cross into Gaza at the Erez Crossing between Israel and Gaza on September 3, 2015.

Israel makes additional Gaza gestures ahead of Bennett-Biden meeting

Israel expanded the flow of goods through Gaza border crossings as PM Bennett is set to meet with US President Biden.

A PALESTINIAN POLICE officer gestures as he stands next to a truck carrying clothes for export at the Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday.

Israel eases Gaza restrictions as war threat subsides

The restrictions on transportation of goods in and out of Gaza have been eased for the first time since Operation Guardian of the Walls.

A PALESTINIAN POLICE officer gestures as he stands next to a truck carrying clothes for export at the Kerem Shalom crossing in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, on Monday.

COGAT coordinates the delivery of more coronavirus equipment into Gaza

"COGAT and the PA are cooperating closely and effectively to manage the outbreak of the virus."

Protective medical equipment delivered by COGAT into Gaza

Israel reopens Gaza crossings after calm restored

The decision was taken after a meeting between Israel and Qatar, aided by Egyptian officials and the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.

A truck carrying cattle arrives at Kerem Shalom crossing after it was reopened by Israel, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip October 21, 2018

Israeli authorities seize knives and drones en route to Gaza

Parcels from Ali Express and Amazon included diving equipment, knives, drones and more.

Drones found among dual-use products entering Gaza Strip, Nov. 2019

Equipment for building new hospital enters Gaza

Hamas: Hospital project part of truce understandings with Israel

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