Humanitarian aid is once again being allowed into the Gaza Strip after Israel briefly halted deliveries in response to an attack that left two of its soldiers dead.
Israeli security sources confirmed on Monday that the government had instructed that aid should resume through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. They also indicated that other crossings may be used for deliveries, subject to Israeli inspection and in accordance with existing agreements. Details on how many crossings are currently operational were not disclosed.
On Sunday, Israel suspended aid entry into Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire by targeting its troops. According to the Israeli military, an anti-tank missile attack on soldiers in southern Gaza killed two service members.
Following the incident, Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes—described as the most intense since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October. Hospital officials in Gaza reported at least 44 Palestinian fatalities from the strikes.
Hamas denied any involvement in the attack.
Israeli security officials also announced that the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt would remain closed to passenger movement until further notice.
Aid deliveries had been significantly expanded after the ceasefire began, with an agreed target of 600 aid trucks entering Gaza daily.
