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Israel Denies Instruction to Reopen Erez Crossing into Gaza

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz denied any instruction to reopen the Erez Border Crossing for goods into the Gaza Strip.
  • They reiterated Israel's policy that reconstruction will not occur before Hamas is disarmed and Gaza is demilitarized.
  • This statement follows reports suggesting preparations to reopen the crossing on September 1, which sources indicated still required final approval.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz jointly denied on Thursday that any directive has been issued to reopen the Erez Border Crossing for the transfer of goods into the Gaza Strip.

Their statement affirmed that "Israel's policy in Gaza is clear and has not changed." The leaders emphasized that "There will be no reconstruction before the disarmament of the Hamas terrorist organization and the complete demilitarization of the Gaza Strip."

The denial comes amid reports in Israeli media indicating plans to reopen the crossing starting September 1. Sources from the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) had told The Jerusalem Post that preparations were underway, but final approval was still pending.

Israel's policy in Gaza is clear and has not changed. There will be no reconstruction before the disarmament of the Hamas terrorist organization and the complete demilitarization of the Gaza Strip.

— Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael KatzJoint statement released by the Prime Minister and Defense Minister.
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