Israeli citizens have been protesting outside the Kerem Shalom crossing, blocking aid trucks from accessing Gaza. The protesters are demanding the release of all hostages held by Hamas before allowing any aid to enter the region. The protests have been ongoing for four days, with a heavy metal gate blocking the trucks' passage.
Protesters at the scene stated that they want to halt the aid delivery because they claim that 136 hostages are still being held by Hamas in Gaza. They argue that until these hostages are safely returned to Israel, they will not allow any aid to reach Gaza. Their focus is squarely on holding Hamas accountable for the situation.
