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Israel to Reopen Kerem Shalom Crossing for Gaza Aid

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Israel will reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing on Tuesday to allow increased humanitarian aid into Gaza, according to Israeli authorities.

The decision to reopen the crossing, which had been closed on Saturday, was made following a security assessment, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced.

Kerem Shalom, controlled by Israel, is situated at the intersection of Gaza, Israel, and Egypt.

All crossings into Gaza were closed on Saturday as part of security measures, including the Rafah crossing on the border between Palestinian territories and Egypt.

The Rafah crossing, a primary gateway for Gazans to the outside world that bypasses Israel, had reopened for transit on February 2 after being under Israeli control for nearly two years during the conflict with Hamas.

Tensions in the region have escalated recently, with Israel launching attacks, and retaliatory actions impacting multiple countries.