Israel Closes Gaza Crossings Indefinitely After Iranian Attacks

Israel has indefinitely closed all crossings into the Gaza Strip in response to missile attacks launched by Iran against Israeli territory. The decision, announced by the COGAT, the Israeli military's unit responsible for civilian affairs in the occupied Palestinian territories, signifies a severe escalation of security measures.

The affected crossings include Kerem Shalom and Rafah, which are the only conduits for humanitarian aid to enter the besieged Gaza Strip. Their closure means that vital supplies will cease to enter the enclave, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation for its residents.

This is not the first time such measures have been implemented. The crossings were previously shut down for weeks following Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran on February 28. During that period, no aid could enter Gaza, and critically ill patients were prevented from leaving for medical treatment in Egypt via the Rafah crossing.

The current situation stems from Iran's launch of eleven missiles targeting northern Israel overnight. The Israeli military reported intercepting all incoming missiles. This action by Iran marks the first direct missile attack on Israel since a ceasefire was agreed upon in April.