The Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings into Gaza remained closed on Wednesday morning, as confirmed by the Crossings and Borders Authority in Gaza. The closures have raised concerns among aid groups, who fear that the situation could worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. More than seven months of conflict have left hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza without adequate access to food, shelter, medical supplies, and fuel.
On Tuesday, the Israeli military took control of the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, a crucial entry point for aid shipments coming from Egypt. The Kerem Shalom crossing, another vital gateway for aid deliveries, has been shut down following a Hamas rocket attack near the facility that resulted in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers.
