Overview
- Israel’s civil affairs agency COGAT said Kerem Shalom reopened Tuesday for the gradual entry of humanitarian supplies following a weekend shutdown during strikes on Iran.
- Haaretz reported the crossing was unlocked shortly before midnight Monday after U.S. pressure on Israel to restart aid flows.
- The World Food Programme said deliveries would move through Kerem Shalom between Tuesday and Wednesday and called the step timely for speeding assistance.
- More than 100 UN trucks entered via Egypt’s Rafah and proceeded to Kerem Shalom with food, relief items and fuel products, and none were turned back by Israeli inspectors, according to border and Egyptian Red Crescent sources.
- Other crossings remain closed and passenger movement is largely halted, with UN officials urging a full reopening as fuel rationing threatens hospitals, water and sanitation services and thousands still need medical evacuation.