Kerem Shalom

Due to US pressure:

Following attack which killed four: Israel reopens Gaza crossing

IDF announces reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing to humanitarian aid - days after a Hamas missile barrage left four soldiers dead and ten injured.

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IDF destroys launcher used to fire at Israel

IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher that was used to fire projectiles toward Israel, less than an hour after they were fired.

Egyptian source:

Hamas fire on Kerem Shalom harmed talks for ceasefire

Egypt working to prevent escalation in tensions between Hamas and Israel, source says.

Sergeant Michael Ruzal killed in Hamas missile attack on Israel

IDF announces: Sergeant Michael Ruzal was killed in a Sunday missile barrage on southern Israel.

4 killed in rocket barrage near Gaza border crossing

Ten rockets and mortars were fired from Rafah on the Kerem Shalom crossing, wounding seven. Just moments before, about thirty rockets were fired from Lebanon. A 65-year-old man was lightly injured.

'You can't stop us'

Displaced families return to kibbutz for Purim march

The residents of Kerem Shalom returned to their Kibbutz to celebrate the annual Purim "Adeloyada" march.

At the Kerem Shalom Crossing:

Police remove protesters - and aid trucks enter Gaza

Dozens of police officers operate at Gaza border crossings, removing protesters who blocked aid trucks from entering Gaza; seven protesters arrested.

For three days:

UN fails to collect humanitarian aid for Gaza

Head of COGAT: Hundreds of trucks of humanitarian aid are waiting to enter Gaza. The UN needs to scale up their operations.

PM promised: No operation in Rafah without Egypt

Prime Minister Netanyahu told Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel would not launch an operation in Rafah before coordinating with Egypt.

Kerem Shalom crossing:

Ten arrested protesting aid trucks to Gaza

Protesters arrested during a protest at Kerem Shalom border crossing, against the entry of aid trucks into Gaza. Arrested protesters were taken to police station in Netivot.

Families of hostages attempt to block aid into Gaza

Dozens attend protest march near Kerem Shalom Crossing, aiming to stop trucks from bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'Unthinkable.'

Expert:

Such a murderous attack could not be without Russian involvement

Dr. Hochberg-Marom, geopolitical consultant, researcher and speaker speaking on Channel 12 News, claims Russia backed the Hamas invasion.

The heroic battle in Kerem Shalom

Kerem Shalom's first response team saved their kibbutz from the fate of some other border communities - but lost two of their brothers.

Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza to be closed

Kerem Shalom crossing to be closed starting Tuesday morning due to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza.

Israel stops fuel transfers to Gaza

Israel stops transfer of fuel to Gaza power plant following ongoing firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israeli territory.

Building up a town on Gaza border despite rocket attacks

The Settlement Division continues to build in Kerem Shalom, a joint community for secular and religious families.

Yeshiva students block Kerem Shalom

Following recent attacks students at Neveh Yeshiva in south block Kerem Shalom crossing with burning tires in both directions.

It's official: Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen

Liberman decides to reopen Kerem Shalom crossing following several days of quiet along the Gaza border.

Border crossing with Gaza to partially reopen

Defense Minister Liberman says crossing will return to full activity when no more incendiary kites and balloons are launched.

Hamas: Israel's actions will have 'grave consequences'

Hamas warns Israel following decision to reduce the transfer of fuel and gas through the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Increasing the pressure on Hamas in Kerem Shalom

Transfer of fuel and gas to Gaza to be stopped until next week due to continued kite and balloon terrorism.

Hamas bans fruit imports from Israel

Angry over closure of Kerem Shalom crossing, Hamas informs Gazan merchants it would stop fruit imports from Israel.

UN envoy concerned over Kerem Shalom closure

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov urges Israel to reverse decision to close crossing to Gaza.

Islamic Jihad threatens Israel

Islamic Jihad says it does not intend to remain silent following Israel's decision to close Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza.

Religious families join Gaza-area Kibbutz amid Hamas attacks

In the face of rocket and mortar fire, arson, and attempted infiltrations along Gaza border, religious families moving to southern Kibbutz.

Again: Arabs set fire to Gaza border crossing

Rioters vandalize Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, damage gas pipelines that benefit Gazan residents.

Liberman: IDF destroyed Hamas terror tunnel last night

Defense Minister tells Yisrael Beytenu faction members that IDF demolished terror tunnel found near Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza.

'Nobody wants an escalation'

Commander of IDF’s Southern Brigade assures residents of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom that they are safe following terror tunnel demolition.

Israeli Air Force attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli fighter plans attack terrorist infrastructure in Gaza. Security agencies announce closure of Gaza-Israel crossing.

Israel to Reopen Gaza Border Crossings

IDF spokeswoman says Israel is to reopen border crossings to and from Gaza that were closed following rocket attack on Ashkelon.

Gaza: One Dead in 'Strange' Explosion at Kerem Shalom

Unclear whether blast at Gaza crossing an accident or attack; dead man identified as 20-year-old Palestinian.

Jenin, Shechem Palestinians to Visit Southern Israel Towns

Roughly 200 people from Jenin and Shechem due to visit Israeli communities 'to see what happened here', understand other side.

Watch: IDF Transfers Truckloads of Goods into Gaza

IDF transfers 186 truckloads of goods into Gaza, as its Hamas rulers continue to fire rockets at Israel.

Kerem Shalom Crossing Closed in Wake of Rocket Fire

Erez crossing also closed to limited activity due to security concerns.

Gaza Power Plant Returns to Life After Israeli Crossing Reopens

Gaza's power plant returns to life after Israel reopens Kerem Shalom. Israel, as usual, is blamed for the power plant shutting down.

Kerem Shalom Crossing with Gaza to Re-open

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the Kerem Shalom border crossing be re-opened as of Sunday morning.

'Besieged' Gaza Gets Diesel Through Israel

Gaza, whose Hamas leaders claim is under an “Israeli siege”, receives PA-bought diesel through a border crossing with Israel.

Dutch Premier's Israel Trip Hit by Gaza Row

The Dutch suddenly imposed political conditions; the ceremony was put off because of the argument.

More than 155,000 Tons of Goods Enter Gaza in September

5,549 trucks carrying 155,312 tons of goods entered Gaza in September, according to figures released by the IDF.

Israel Closes Crossing into Gaza

IAF air raids, which caused no injuries, hit uninhabited sites belonging to the Islamic Jihad.

UN Blames Gaza Food Shortages on 'Israeli Sanctions'

A UN official says that Israeli sanctions on Gaza are hitting food supplies and would have "serious" effects if continued.

Muslim Brotherhood Blames Israel for Terror Attack

The Muslim Brotherhood says that the Israeli Mossad was behind the terror attack along the Egypt-Israel border on Sunday night.

Report: 500 Kilos of Explosives Meant for Israelis, Not Fence

Terrorists planned a major attack in an Israeli border town Sunday night, Channel Two reported

Rain of Terror

Terrorists Kill 16 Egyptian Soldiers, Fail to Enter Israel

Egyptian soldiers killed by terrorists, who were eliminated as they tried to enter Israel in APC's. Dozens of rockets fired at Israel.

Hamas 'Shoots Itself in Foot' as IDF Halts Freight Shipments

Hours after Peres warned Hamas it is shooting itself in the foot by attacking Israel, the IDF ordered closure of a Gaza crossing.

Business Owners Suffer from Car Glut in Gaza

It's a small region -- and car dealers in Gaza are complaining that the market is becoming glutted.

IDF Video Outlines Goods Transferred to Gaza

The IDF spokesperson's office released an animated video outlining aid Gaza receives via Israel; recommends established channels for donations.