One week after the violent riots on the Gaza Strip, Israel has reopened the sealed-off border crossings. The truce agreed between the two sides seems to be largely maintained.
About a week after the most violent outbreaks of violence on the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel, the Israeli government reopened the border crossings into the Palestinian Territory. According to state television can be transported through the transition Kerem Shalom goods again, the transition Erez could be passed again.
Urgent food deliveries possible again
Kerem Shalom is central to the supply of more than two million people in the largely sealed coastal zone in the Gaza Strip. Among other things, Kerem Shalom supplies fuel and grocery deliveries to the Palestinian Territory. More than one million people depend on food aid every day.
About the transition Erez travel is only very limited possible. Palestinians need special permission from Israeli authorities, for example, if they need medical treatment or want to travel to Jordan.
Already on Friday Israel had allowed the expansion of the fishing zone off the coast of the Gaza Strip to up to 22 kilometers. Israeli media report that in a few days money from Qatar will again be left in the coastal strip via Israel. The Gulf State wants to support approximately 480 million dollars in infrastructure measures in the impoverished area.
Nearly 30 dead in riots
A week ago, about 700 rockets were fired at Israel from Palestinian territory. The Israeli army responded by attacking the Gaza Strip. Riots in the border area killed four Israelis and 25 Palestinians. Hundreds of people were injured. As a result, Israel sealed off the border and restricted the fishing zone.
Also on Friday, according to Israel’s army, about 6,000 Palestinians had protested at the border fence. The army used teardrop gunfire and live ammunition. There was a dead man.
Ceasefire largely stable
Israel reportedly relinquishes agreements reached during the ceasefire with the Palestinian armed groups less than a week ago with the easing of the border closure. This unofficial ceasefire has been stable so far.
