Israel to close West Bank, Gaza crossings for October 7 remembrance ceremonies, COGAT says

Israel is set to impose a general closure on the West Bank and close crossings into Gaza between October 5 and October 7 to mark the remembrance of the October 7 massacre, as announced by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). The closure will only permit passage through crossings in the West Bank for humanitarian, medical, and other exceptional cases, subject to COGAT approval.

During this period, aid will not enter Gaza, though aid already transferred through the Kerem Shalom Crossing will continue to be collected from the Gazan side as usual. COGAT emphasizes that the closure is not expected to affect the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and humanitarian aid has continued to move into Gaza during the ceasefire period through mechanisms overseen by COGAT.

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