Israel closes crossings into Gaza Strip, including for humanitarian aid workers, Israeli government agency says - Reuters
Israel closes crossings into Gaza Strip, including for humanitarian aid workers, Israeli government agency says Reuters
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Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the closure of all crossings into the Gaza Strip, including the Rafah crossing, amid Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran. The closures affect humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations, with COGAT stating that existing supplies are sufficient for an extended period.
Israel closed all crossings into the Gaza Strip, including the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The decision suspends rotations of humanitarian personnel into Gaza until further notice, with Israeli officials claiming that existing supplies are sufficient for now.
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the closure of all crossings into the Gaza Strip, including the Rafah crossing, amid Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran. The closures affect humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations, with COGAT stating that existing supplies are sufficient for an extended period.
Israel announced the closure of all crossings in the Palestinian territories, effective Sunday until further notice, amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. The decision applies to all Palestinians, except those holding a 'vital worker' permit, who would be allowed passage through certain unspecified crossings.
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