Kerem Shalom
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kerem Shalom, translated into English and compared across sources. 44 recent stories.
Residents Near Gaza Fear Hamas Strengthening Amid Declining Security Confidence
Residents near Gaza express fear over Hamas's growing strength and declining security, while Avigdor Lieberman criticizes Netanyahu for ceding Israeli decision-making to the U.S.
Likud Denounces Liberman for Alleged False Claims on IDF Gaza Operations and Security
Likud strongly refutes Avigdor Liberman's claims that Israel's military has withdrawn from key Gaza positions and that political leaders hindered counterterrorism efforts. Liberma…
Noam Betan Honors Fallen Soldier Yaron Shai in Emotional Concert Tribute
Singer Noam Betan paid tribute to fallen soldier Yaron Shai, son of former minister Yizhar Shai, during a concert at Barby club. Betan performed a song written by Yaron before his…
IDF Maintains Defensive Line Near Gaza Amid Hamas Rebuilding Efforts
The IDF holds a defensive line near Gaza's populated areas, actively dismantling Hamas infrastructure while rejecting withdrawal until Hamas disarms. Despite Hamas's attempts to r…
Deputy Commander Smuggles Millions in Goods into Gaza Under Operational Cover
A deputy commander in the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion used his authority to smuggle millions of shekels worth of goods into Gaza disguised as a special operations mission, by…
US Takes Control of Concrete Plants Sealing Gaza Tunnels Along Israel Border
Concrete plants near Gaza, initially operated by Israel to seal tunnels, are now under US control and funding, signaling increased American involvement in Gaza affairs and raising…
Israeli Paratroopers Capture Suspected October 7 Terrorist Working as Truck Driver
Israeli paratroopers arrested a suspected October 7 terrorist working as a truck driver delivering aid to Gaza, transferring him to Shin Bet for questioning.
Hamas Agrees to Disarm in Gaza Under Multinational Oversight Amid Israeli Rejection
Hamas has agreed to a phased disarmament in Gaza, handing weapons to a multinational force under a new Palestinian government, while Israel has rejected the plan. The initiative i…
Israeli Government Halts Targeted Killings in Gaza Amid Regional Pressure, Raising Security Concerns
Israel has halted targeted killings in Gaza under regional and US pressure, despite prior military successes. This shift raises security concerns as Hamas rebuilds and hostile reg…
Palestinians Smuggle New ATVs into Gaza Under IDF Watch, Prompting Military Probe
Palestinians smuggled new ATVs into Gaza through border fence gaps, bypassing official crossings, leading the IDF to launch an investigation amid criticism of military police enfo…
Economist Proposes Severing Israel-Gaza Ties, Connecting Gaza Economically to Egypt
Economic researcher Eyal Ofer proposed that Israel close its border with Gaza and stop resource transfers, connecting Gaza economically to Egypt instead. He argued that Gaza’s ide…
Israel Warns Against Egypt Reopening Rafah Crossing Without Israeli Oversight
Egypt is pressuring to reopen the Rafah crossing for goods into Gaza without Israeli inspections, but Israel warns against this due to security risks and smuggling concerns. Israe…
Heinz Ketchup Bottles Feature Number 57 Reflecting Their 57 Varieties Slogan
The number 57 embossed on Heinz glass ketchup bottles refers to the company's "57 varieties" slogan, as revealed in a recent quiz covering diverse trivia including Hebrew educatio…
Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Witzen Opposes Foreign Security Control in Gaza, Calls for Full Israeli Authority
Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Witzen, father of a fallen soldier, opposes the Israeli Security Cabinet's decision on Gaza and demands full Israeli security control over the Strip to protect…
Israeli Security Releases 60 Gaza Detainees Back to Gaza Strip
Following the October 7 terror attack, Israel released 60 Gaza detainees from prisons and returned them through Kerem Shalom crossing, with Red Cross assistance.
Israeli Prison Guards Find Gaza Doctor Bound by Socks in Gannot Prison Cell
Israeli prison officers found a Gaza doctor detained under administrative detention bound with socks in Gannot Prison, restrained by fellow inmates fearing his actions would provo…
Israeli Minister Smotrich Reflects on Unity and Shared Loss Ahead of Tisha B'Av
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich shared a message of unity on Tisha B'Av, recalling his friendship with former Minister Yizhar Shai and mourning Shai's son, who died defending Ki…
Kibbutz Kerem Shalom Builds First New Early Childhood Centers Since October Conflict
Kerem Shalom kibbutz in southern Israel is constructing two new early childhood centers for children born after October 7, 2023, as part of its gradual resettlement since April 20…
Thousands March Toward Gaza to Demand New Israeli Settlements Following Government Plans
Around 10,000 people, including government officials and bereaved families, marched toward Gaza on Sunday to demand the establishment of new Israeli settlements, following governm…
Thousands Gather at Zikim Beach for Gaza March Amid Military Restrictions
The Nahala movement is holding a large rally at Zikim Beach near Gaza's northern boundary after coordinating with the IDF, which imposed a temporary military closure in the area…
New Commander Takes Charge of IDF Infantry Command School Amid Ongoing Conflict
Colonel A. has taken over as commander of the IDF Infantry Command School from Colonel S., who will lead the Bashan Division. The ceremony at Camp Tzur was attended by senior IDF…
IDF Imposes Military Closure in Western Negev from Yad Mordechai to Shaar HaNegev Junction
The IDF has imposed a military closure in the western Negev from Yad Mordechai to Shaar HaNegev junction starting Sunday 8:00 AM to Monday 8:00 AM, allowing access only to local r…
Michal Herzog Emphasizes Unity of Economy and Society at Israeli Economic Conference
Michal Herzog spoke at Israel's National Economic Conference, stressing that economy and society are intertwined and must be addressed together. She highlighted social initiatives…
Aid Truck Driver Killed in Gaza Sparks Rare Hebrew Protest Demanding IDF Investigation
Ahmed Nasser Salim, an aid truck driver in Gaza, was shot dead by Israeli forces after his truck broke down, sparking a rare Hebrew-language protest demanding an IDF investigation…
Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Stalls as Only 10 Moroccan Troops Expected to Deploy
Donald Trump’s plan for a 20,000-strong international peacekeeping force in Gaza is stalled, with only a small Moroccan contingent expected to arrive and no immediate deployment i…
Israeli Authorities Foil Cigarette Smuggling Attempt Hidden in Pineapples to Gaza
Israeli security forces stopped a smuggling attempt of thousands of cigarettes hidden inside pineapples at the Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza. The shipment, authorized as humanitar…
Israel Moves Gaza Crossing Security Checks to Kerem Shalom to Prevent Smuggling
Israel has relocated Gaza crossing security checks from Rafah to Kerem Shalom to prevent smuggling of unauthorized goods amid increased attempts. Since February, thousands of Gaza…
Israeli Hostages Reunite to Share Harrowing Gaza Captivity Experience After Nearly Three Years
Three Israeli women kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza in October 2023 reunited publicly to share their captivity ordeal. Held together in a Gaza apartment, they endured brutal treatment…
Protesters Rally Outside Israeli Ministers' Homes on 1,000 Days Since October 7 Massacre
Protesters marked 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre by demonstrating outside Israeli ministers' homes, condemning Prime Minister Netanyahu's response to the tragedy.
Activist Faces Charges for Blocking Humanitarian Aid Trucks to Gaza
Reut Ben Chaim, leader of the "Tzav 9" movement, was indicted for blocking humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, accused of causing a public disturbance. The protests aimed to pressure…
Israel Allows Over 100 Gaza Patients to Exit Despite Hamas Obstruction Claims
Israel allowed over 100 Gaza patients to exit for medical treatment via Kerem Shalom crossing despite Hamas delaying them internally. Israeli officials deny Hamas's claims that Is…
US Demands Israel Implement Gaza Reconstruction Plan Without Disarming Hamas
The US has delivered a document to Israel demanding implementation of a Gaza reconstruction plan under a technocratic government without requiring Hamas to disarm, aiming to preve…
Father of Slain Israeli Victim Confronts Finance Minister Over Hostage Deal Opposition
At a ceremony for new homes in the Gaza envelope, Il Ashel confronted Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over his opposition to hostage return deals, blaming him for hostages retur…
Peace Board Says Hamas Is Open to Giving Up Arms, But Wants Conditions
Peace Board officials said Hamas has agreed in principle to disarm, but is trying to tie that to Israeli withdrawals and other conditions. Preparations for an international stabil…
IDF Logs Reveal the First Hours of Gilad Shalit’s Abduction
The IDF Archives released the first official operations logs from the morning Gilad Shalit was kidnapped on June 25, 2006. The records detail the attack near Kerem Shalom, the dea…
IDF Kills Two Armed Hezbollah Operatives Near Forces, Detains Suspect at Kerem Shalom Crossing
IDF forces killed two armed Hezbollah operatives on the Ali Tahar ridge after identifying them as an immediate threat. Separately, a suspected Hamas operative was detained near th…
Peres Center soccer event brings together children, players and diplomats in a call for coexistence
Hundreds of children from Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin communities played mixed-team soccer at a Peres Center peace event in Israel. The event included players, diplomats and l…
Gazans at Kerem Shalom Say They Want Out, Not Reconstruction
A News 14 report from Kerem Shalom found many Gazans saying they would leave immediately if crossings opened. Interviewees blamed war devastation, harsh living conditions and fear…
Gaza Stabilization Force Officers Arrive in Israel as Plan Advances Without Hamas
The Gaza Peace Council says international stabilization-force officers have arrived in Israel and more troops are coming, even though Hamas has not agreed to disarm. A logistics h…
Spring in Beit El Dedicated to Fallen IDF Brigade Commanders Sharon Asman and Yonatan Steinberg
A memorial spring was opened in Beit El this week for former Binyamin and Nahal Brigade commanders Sharon Asman and Yoni Steinberg. Family members and senior officials honored bot…
Embarrassing sign error appears in peace council photo from logistics hub
The Peace Council published a photo from a logistics center at Kerem Shalom that contained a mistranslated sign. The article also recalls reporting that Netanyahu joined Trump’s P…
Israeli food companies profit from Gaza sales as ceasefire opens a new supply route
Israeli food companies are earning significant revenue from licensed sales into Gaza after the ceasefire opened a large supply channel. Victory disclosed NIS 100 million in monthl…
Schooling Canceled Nationwide as Ben Gurion Airport Restrictions Are Considered: All the Instructions
Following renewed fire from Iran, the Home Front Command imposed limited activity across Israel from Sunday night through Monday evening, banning all educational activities and ke…
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as fighting intensifies in Khan Younis
Israel struck multiple Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and expanded its offensive in Khan Younis, where the IDF said it killed dozens of militants and found weapons. Hosta…