Erez crossing

Choosing killing over peace: Why didn't Gazans pick olives with Israelis on October 7? - opinion

In 2014, I was suffering from a heart condition, and after doctors in Egypt, Ramallah, and Hebron were unable to resolve the problem, I received a referral for treatment in Israel.

|ByMOHAMMED ALTOOLL
Palestinian and Israeli flags overlook Dome of Rock and Western Wall; Illustrative.
View of the Erez border crossing between Israel and Gaza, which has been closed since the October 7 massacre, on December 16, 2025.

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.

|ByJAMES GENN
Displaced Palestinians carry food parcels and supplies from aid trucks near the Zikim border crossing between Israel and Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, August 18, 2025.

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A VIEW of Zikim Beach

IDF Oct. 7 probe uncovers defense flaws, heroic victories in Yiftah Camp against Hamas

The IDF's probe into the events of October 7, 2023, highlighted both key triumphs and failures in the battles near Yiftah Camp, Erez regional command post, and Zikim, preventing Hamas infiltration.

|ByJAMES GENN

Israel reopens Gaza crossings, workers return after 2 weeks

The continued opening of the crossing will be subject to situation assessments • Palestinian official: move came at the request of mediators, to de-escalate tensions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Palestinians use a large explosive device during clashes with Israeli forces near the border between Israel-Gaza, in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. September 27, 2023.

IDF announces Yom Kippur border closures for Gaza, West Bank

This comes after a recent string of violent attacks and riots both inside sovereign Israel and at border crossings and checkpoints in the West Bank and Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Israeli soldier stands guards at a checkpoint in Hebron in the West Bank August 22, 2023.

Riots renew for 6th straight day on Gaza border as crossing remains closed

Amid the riots, Palestinian terrorists reportedly launched incendiary and explosive balloons from Gaza toward Israel.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Palestinian demonstrators clash with Israeli soldiers at the Israel-Gaza border fence, east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. September 19, 2023

Eli terrorists' homes mapped in West Bank, Erez crossing remains closed - IDF

It was also decided on Tuesday morning that the Erez crossing at the Israel-Gaza Strip border would remain closed to Gazans throughout Tuesday. 

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces on September 18, 2023 map the homes of the three terrorists responsible for the deadly Eli gas station attack in June 2023.

Riots renew on Gaza border, explosives thrown at fence

During the riots, explosives were thrown at an IDF jeep, with soldiers responding with live fire.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Palestinian demonstrators clash with Israeli soldiers at the Israel-Gaza border fence, east of Gaza City. September 15, 2023.

IDF foils attempted drone smuggling into Gaza with military canines

Security guards and a K9 Unit at the Erez Crossing were responsible for catching the smuggling attempt.

AUGUST 9, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Drones seized by the Defense Ministry at the Erez crossing into Gaza

Israel evacuates Karni crossing, Gaza protests hotspot

Karni crossing, the former passage between the Gaza Strip and Israel, is being taken down to complete the controversial Gaza border wall.

DECEMBER 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Palestinian waves a flag near a destroyed section of the border wall between the Gaza Strip and Egypt

Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks to Gazan civilians - opinion

Prime Minister Yair Lapid spoke to the Gazan civilians and proposed an idea to help them, Hamas and the PA commented negatively.

AUGUST 21, 2022ByNEVILLE TELLER
Foreign Minister and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid

Why didn't Hamas fight against Israel? Money, probably

After the operation, limitations were placed on the issue of reconstruction until progress is made on prisoner swap efforts.

AUGUST 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Palestinian woman stands beneath a sign at the Israeli side of Erez crossing, on the border with Gaza June 23, 2019.

IDF re-opens Gaza crossings for humanitarian needs after ceasefire

Gaza's sole power plant was forced to cease its operations on Saturday after it ran out of fuel.

AUGUST 8, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
A truck carrying fuel imports for the lone power plant rolls into Gaza, after Israel eased up closures, as ceasefire holds in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, August 8, 2022.