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Israel to Close Karam Abu Salem Crossing

Published: 01 Oct 2015 - 10:23 am | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 06:53 am
Peninsula

Gaza: The Israeli occupation authorities informed the Coordination Committee for entry of goods in the Gaza Strip that the Karam Abu Salem crossing will be close on Friday for four days, under the pretext of Jewish holidays.
The head of Coordination Committee Raed Fattouh said in a statement today that Karam Abu Salem crossing will be reopened next Tuesday, while quantities of fuel will be pumped next Sunday.
Fattouh added that the crossing was opened on Thursday morning to allow the entry of 919 truckloads with goods for the commercial, agricultural and aids sectors including 150 truckloads with construction materials for international projects. 
Quantities of fuel was also be pumped. 
The Karam Abu Salem is the only commercial crossing operating in Gaza for the entry of good, aids and fuel. 

 

QNA