Israel Shuts Down Key Gaza Border Crossing Without Explanation

The closure of the Kerem Shalom crossing halts aid deliveries critical to maintaining the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Israel has closed the Kerem Shalom border crossing, the main route for aid deliveries into Gaza, without providing a reason.
The closure follows the delivery of ten container homes to Gaza, part of Hamas' demands for continuing the ceasefire.
Approximately two million Gaza residents, many displaced and living in tents or ruins, rely on such aid for shelter and survival.
Hamas has tied the delivery of these housing units to its agreement to exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
A further exchange of six Israeli hostages for 602 Palestinian prisoners is scheduled to occur on Saturday, according to Palestinian sources.