Summary
Israel has reopened the Zikim crossing in northern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to enter the area. This comes after the crossing was closed for two months, amid calls for more aid to help with the critical food and health situation in Gaza. Despite a ceasefire agreement, aid has been slow to reach northern Gaza, where the crisis remains severe.
Key Facts
- The Zikim crossing in northern Gaza is now open for humanitarian aid, as announced by Israeli officials.
- The crossing was closed for two months and reopened following calls from UN agencies for more aid to northern Gaza.
- A ceasefire, brokered by the United States, began on October 10 and intended to increase aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day.
- Aid deliveries have been fewer than expected, and the UN warns that the hunger crisis in Gaza is still severe.
- Humanitarian aid, supplied by the UN and other organizations, will go through security checks by Israel before entering Gaza.
- Three crossings into Gaza are now open, including Zikim, Kerem Shalom, and al-Karara.
- Despite the reopening, attacks continue in Gaza, including air raids and artillery shelling reported in the north.
- Ron Dermer, chief Israeli negotiator of the ceasefire deal, has resigned from his ministerial position.
