Following a security assessment and approval by the political echelon, it was decided to expand the fishing area in the Gaza Strip to up to 15 nautical miles, as well as to expand the opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing, for the transfer of equipment and goods.
In addition, the water supply to the Gaza Strip will be increased by an additional 5 million cubic meters. The quota of Gazan traders passing through the Erez crossing will be increased by an additional 5,000 to a total quota of 7,000). The permits will only be issued to those who been vaccinated and recovered from COVID-19.