Kerem Shalom border crossing
Pineapples stuffed with thousands of smuggled cigarettes intercepted by IDF at Gaza crossing
The cigarette-filled pineapples were transported in a truck carrying a shipment purchased by an Israeli company, intended to reach the Kerem Shalom Crossing as part of humanitarian aid.
Herzog, first lady, visit Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on day 1,000 since October 7 massacre
IDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme
IDF officer charged with aiding the enemy in Kerem Shalom smuggling case
COGAT discovers motor oil hidden inside UN's humanitarian aid to Gaza in smuggling attempt
"This is a serious violation of the mechanisms for receiving aid, and that Hamas continues to try to exploit the aid mechanism for terrorist activity and incitement," COGAT warned in a letter.
Border crossings to Gaza were temporarily closed amid Operation Roaring Lion
Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) noted on March 2 that “Israel is not arbitrarily blocking aid into Gaza.”
WATCH: IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle tobacco disguised as food aid into Gaza
Hundreds of kilograms of tobacco hidden in canned food products were seized at the Kerem Shalom crossing, prompting COGAT to suspend the company’s permit to bring aid into Gaza.
Over 65,000 aid trucks have entered Gaza since October ceasefire, COGAT says
Delivered aid included tents and tarps, humanitarian staff, and the evacuation of Gazans in need of medical treatment and those with dual citizenship.
Liberman: Aid trucks to Gaza fund Hamas, Israel returning to pre-Oct. 7 reality
Yisrael Beytenu chairperson Avigdor Liberman says taxpayer money is being used to supply electricity and water in the Strip.
IDF to increase Gaza border security due to smuggling risks
IDF officials identified Hamas’s struggle in Gaza, after more than two years of war have left it without stocks of standard explosives, to obtain weapons as well as additional equipment.
Hundreds of Gazans evacuated from Strip for medical treatment - COGAT
Nearly 300 Gazans needing medical care left Gaza via Israel and Jordan for treatment abroad after vetting and coordination with global partners.
Israel opens Zikim crossing to boost humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, COGAT announces
Opened under a government directive, the crossing allows UN‑coordinated aid trucks into Gaza after Defense Ministry inspections.
WATCH: Hundreds of Israeli demonstrators block aid trucks en route to Gaza for first time in months
The organization cited Hamas violating the hostage deal, killing two IDF soldiers, and failing to return the killed hostages as reasons for blocking the aid.
Gov't clears return of Gaza border residents amid security concerns - report
These communities include Kibbutz Be'eri, Hulit, Kissufim, Kfar Aza, Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz, Nir Am, Nir Yitzhak, Nir Oz, Netiv Ha’asara, Sufa, and Ein Hashlosha.
