01.03.2026 01:30
The Israeli army closed all border crossings to the Gaza Strip, citing Iran's retaliations as the reason. All crossings, including the Rafah Border Crossing, which is the only gateway for Gaza to the world, will remain closed until further notice.
The Israeli army closed all crossings into the Gaza Strip, including the Rafah Border Crossing, which is open for limited pedestrian passage, citing Iran's retaliations as the reason.
In a statement from the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) affiliated with the Israeli army, it was reported that all border crossings into the Gaza Strip have been closed.
ALL GATES OPENING TO THE GAZA STRIP WILL BE KEPT CLOSED
The statement indicated that all gates opening to the Gaza Strip, including the Rafah Border Crossing, which is the only gateway for Gaza to the world, will remain closed until further notice.
It was claimed that the decision to close all border crossings by Israel would not affect the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which is already struggling with hunger.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Tel Aviv administration had opened the Rafah Border Crossing, the only border crossing of Gaza to the world, which it had kept closed under occupation for nearly 2 years, for two-way pedestrian passage on February 2.
Israel has dragged the Gaza Strip into a humanitarian disaster where hunger is spreading, and water, medicine, medical supplies, and hygiene products are unavailable, through attacks and a tight blockade that restricts humanitarian aid entry.
The United Nations (UN) points out that sufficient aid is not entering the Gaza Strip due to the restrictions imposed by Israel even after the ceasefire.