Israel Halts Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza After Iranian Missile Attack
COGAT says Gaza crossings, including Kerem Shalom and Rafah, will remain closed until further notice as part of new security measures following Iran’s missile fire at Israel.
Israel has halted the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip until further notice after Iran launIched missiles toward Israel, prompting new security measures at border crossings.
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, known as COGAT, announced that all crossings into Gaza would be closed, including the Kerem Shalom and Rafah crossings. The move immediately stops the flow of humanitarian aid into the Strip.
COGAT said the decision was made following the latest security assessment after Iran’s missile attack. The agency said “a number of necessary security measures” had been implemented in response to the fire, including the closure of the crossings until further notice.
Despite the closure, Israeli officials said the move is not expected to affect Gaza’s humanitarian situation in the immediate term. According to COGAT, large quantities of food and humanitarian supplies have entered Gaza since the start of the ceasefire, and those quantities “significantly exceed the nutritional needs of the population,” based on accepted UN methodologies.
The closure comes as Israel faces a renewed regional escalation following Iranian missile fire. Reports said the crossings were shut as part of broader emergency measures taken by Israeli authorities after the attack.
The decision affects two of the most important entry points for aid into Gaza. Kerem Shalom has served as a key crossing for humanitarian supplies, while Rafah has been central to movement between Gaza and Egypt.
COGAT said it remains in continuous contact with the international community and relevant humanitarian actors, and that further updates will be issued according to developments and security assessments.
The move is likely to draw close international scrutiny, as aid deliveries to Gaza have been one of the most sensitive issues throughout the war and ceasefire period. Israel maintains that the closure is a temporary security step caused by the Iranian attack, while humanitarian organizations are expected to monitor whether the halt affects food, medicine, and basic supplies inside the Strip.
For now, the crossings remain closed — and the resumption of aid depends on Israel’s next security assessment.