Gaza Aid Resumes Through Kerem Shalom as Ceasefire holds, Body Handed Over
Following a brief suspension, aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip have resumed through the Kerem Shalom border crossing as of Monday, operating “in full accordance with the signed agreement” between Israel and Hamas. The Rafah crossing remains closed. This reopening comes after Israel halted aid deliveries the previous day, citing alleged breaches of the ceasefire agreement reached on october 10th. Both Israel and Hamas had previously accused each other of violating the terms.
The resumption of aid is critical given the fragile ceasefire and the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinian population. The German Federal Government has urged both Hamas and the Israeli government to uphold their commitments to the Gaza peace plan, expressing concern over the recent disruption.A government spokesperson stated the expectation that all parties “fully and promptly honour the commitments they have made,” acknowledging the long-term nature of the disarmament process and the challenges involved.
Alongside the aid resumption, Israel received another body from Hamas, as part of the ongoing agreement.
France is advocating for a notable expansion of the EU border protection operation in the Gaza Strip, proposing a strengthening of the mission to facilitate not only passenger travel but also increased freight transport. The goal is to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gaza safely and on a large scale to alleviate suffering.
