Israel closes Gaza crossings after Iranian missile attacks

Israeli authorities on Sunday evening closed all crossings into the Gaza Strip following Iranian missile attacks on Israel. The closure includes the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings and was implemented as part of security measures taken after the attacks. Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said the decision was based on security assessments conducted after the recent Iranian strikes. It said the closure would remain in place “until further notice” and applies to all crossings leading into Gaza. In a statement, COGAT claimed the measure would not affect the humanitarian situation in the enclave. It also said that the amount of food aid that has entered Gaza since the ceasefire began exceeds the population’s food requirements, according […]