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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.
Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid wait at the Kerem Shalom crossing before entering the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, August 12, 2026.

Drugs found in Gaza aid as IDF destroys Hamas weapons in mosques, arrests West Bank terrorists

Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid wait at the Kerem Shalom crossing before entering the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, August 12, 2026.

Hamas obstructing aid efforts as Gaza supplies exceed humanitarian needs, COGAT says

ISRAELI SOLDIERS look toward the northern Gaza Strip from an observation point near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel, April 21, 2026.

Israel must investigate itself: IDF accountability strengthens the country - editorial


US discussing Gaza aid distribution with Arab countries, sources tell 'Post' - exclusive

According to the diplomats, it is still unclear which countries would join the project if it moves forward.

 Palestinian trucks loaded with humanitarian aid cross into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, February 17, 2025

Israel planned Hamas ties, to recognize Gaza rule before October 7 in 'Hudna plan' - report

A COGAT-led "Hudna Plan" reportedly planned to grant Hamas de-facto rule over the Gaza Strip, while the terror group simultaneously planned the upcoming October 7 massacre.

 Members of the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and mourners attend the funeral of al-Qassam fighters who were killed during the war between Israel and Hamas in the al-Shati camp, in Gaza City, February 28, 2025.

Hind Rajab urge ICC to arrest Israeli-Druze head of COGAT for 'genocide'

"His presence in Rome provides Italian authorities with an opportunity to uphold international law by issuing an arrest warrant and ensuring his prosecution," HRF said.

Major General Ghassan Alian. July 30, 2013.

Israel considering reduction in humanitarian aid to Gaza with start of Trump's term - report

Until now, Israel has distributed aid in accordance to the Biden administration's wishes, the report added, but that could change after the President-elect's inauguration.

 President-elect Donald Trump (Illustrative)

WATCH: IDF, Shin Bet arrest over 200 terror suspects in raid of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

IDF conducted precise activities inside the hospital, confiscating weapons in the area, including grenades, guns, munitions, and military equipment.

 Areas around the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza booby-trapped by Hamas.

Israeli air force strikes weapons storage site next to international aid warehouse in Gaza

The IAF intercepted the rockets as they were en-route to the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.

IDF infographic showing the rocket launcher located next to an international aid warehouse.

IDF strikes World Central Kitchen employee who participated in Oct. 7 attack

The WCK issued a statement saying they had no knowledge of any individual in the vehicle having ties to the October 7 massacre.

 Palestinians gather to receive food meals cooked by World Central Kitchen (WCK) after the charity resumed operations, at a school sheltering displaced people, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip May 1, 2024.

Over 1,000 blood units transferred to northern Gaza hospital in COGAT-led effort

The Erez West crossing, near Zikim, was opened during the war to transport humanitarian aid.

 Footage showing the transfer of blood units through the Erez Crossing into the northern Gaza Strip

Israel opens Kissufim border crossing, increasing aid to Gazan civilians

This operation is part of an effort to increase the routes for aid trucks going to the Gaza Strip.

 Transfer of humanitarian aid trucks into the Gaza strip through the “Kisufim” passage.

Second polio campaign in Gaza completed, vaccination rate over 90% for children - COGAT

COGAT and aid organizations achieve 90%+ child vaccination rate in Gaza, delivering over 1.1 million polio shots during humanitarian pauses across north, central, and southern regions.

Trucks containing vials of polio vaccine cross into the Gaza Strip. August 25, 2024.