All Gaza crossings are closed

All Gaza crossings are closed

Egyptian and Israeli authorities closed all crossings in the Gaza Strip on Thursday for reasons related to official holidays in Egypt and Jewish holidays.

The Rafah crossing was closed to traffic in both directions due to official leave on the Egyptian side. While Israel closed the Kerem Shalom and Erez crossings because of Jewish holidays.

The three crossings will continue to be closed on Friday due to the weekly leave. The closure of the Kerem Shalom and Erez crossings will continue on Saturday due to the weekly leave.