The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/erez-crossing/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Erez Crossing | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/erez-crossing/ 32 32 120 terrorists invaded Erez Crossing, adjacent base on Oct. 7, as troops made brave stand https://www.timesofisrael.com/120-terrorists-invaded-erez-crossing-adjacent-base-on-oct-7-as-troops-made-brave-stand/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:39:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3514054 Investigation finds IDF was unable to defend large facility on border with Strip; confusion among commanders led some soldiers to be left in base as terrorists continued rampage

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]]> Staff Sgt. Or Mizrahi, 20: IDF balloonist helped all his classmates https://www.timesofisrael.com/staff-sgt-or-mizrahi-20-idf-balloonist-helped-all-his-classmates/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:21:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3476234 Killed when Hamas attacked the Erez IDF outpost on October 7

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]]> Sgt. Amit Tsur, 19: Golani soldier viewed ‘every day as a holiday’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/sgt-amit-tsur-19-golani-soldier-viewed-every-day-as-a-holiday/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:38:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3463327 Killed battling the Hamas invasion of southern Israel on October 7

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]]> With doctors and therapists: Army completes preparations to receive hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-doctors-and-therapists-army-completes-preparations-to-receive-hostages/ Sat, 18 Jan 2025 20:33:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3462398 Three complexes set up near Gaza border, where freed captives will receive initial treatment before being taken to the hospital

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]]> Sgt. Ariel Erez, 19: Golani soldier whose ‘eyes were always sparkling’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/sgt-ariel-erez-19-golani-soldier-whose-eyes-were-always-sparkling/ Sat, 14 Dec 2024 19:44:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3437759 Killed battling the Hamas attack on the Erez Crossing on October 7

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]]> Clinging to hope, a hostage’s mother gains a new understanding of her missing son https://www.timesofisrael.com/clinging-to-hope-a-hostages-mother-gains-a-new-understanding-of-her-missing-son/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:12:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3396519 There has been no sign of life from Tamir Nimrodi since October 7, but Herut Nimrodi is still finding out new things about his flourishing in the army before being kidnapped

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]]> Cpl. Nik Beizer, 19: COGAT soldier loved karaoke, cooking with mom https://www.timesofisrael.com/cpl-nik-beizer-19-cogat-soldier-loved-karaoke-cooking-with-mom/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:59:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3402803 Kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7 and killed after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Nov. 10, his body retrieved on Dec. 14

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]]> Staff Sgt. Max Rabinov, 21: IDF balloonist ‘loved to learn new things’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/staff-sgt-max-rabinov-21-idf-balloonist-loved-to-learn-new-things/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:44:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3320761 Killed battling Hamas terrorists at the Erez Crossing on October 7

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]]> Staff Sgt. Daniel Danino, 21: Golani soldier who was ‘simply a leader’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/staff-sgt-daniel-danino-21-golani-soldier-who-was-simply-a-leader/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:34:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3361894 Killed battling Hamas terrorists at the Erez Crossing on the Gaza border on October 7

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]]> US completes construction of Gaza aid pier, but weather preventing installation https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-completes-construction-of-gaza-aid-pier-but-weather-preventing-installation/ Tue, 07 May 2024 22:43:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3284858 Pentagon says ready 'in the near future' to move dock, which IDF troops will anchor to shore so no American boots are on the ground

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]]> Daily Briefing May 3: Day 210 – Turkey halts all trade with Israel after 75 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-3-day-210-turkey-halts-all-trade-with-israel-after-75-years-of-commerce/ Fri, 03 May 2024 11:18:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3281468&preview=true&preview_id=3281468 Political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses Gazan aid and Israel-Turkish trade; archaeology reporter Gavriel Fiske explains a carbon-dating breakthrough for ancient Jerusalem

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]]> Blinken: Israel’s flexibility on hostage deal speaks louder than its Rafah rhetoric https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-israels-flexibility-on-hostage-deal-speaks-louder-than-its-rafah-rhetoric/ Thu, 02 May 2024 15:50:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3280794 US secretary of state condemns attack by group of Israelis on Jordanian aid convoy heading into Gaza, says 'Israel is better than this'

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]]> Israel opens Erez crossing to Gaza aid for first time as Blinken tours border https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-opens-erez-crossing-to-gaza-aid-for-first-time-as-blinken-tours-border/ Wed, 01 May 2024 19:03:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3280003 IDF renovates destroyed pedestrian terminal into north Gaza to allow in trucks; secretary of state says relief effort improved but still falling short, visits Kerem Shalom, Nir Oz

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]]> Gallant says Israel plans to ‘flood Gaza with aid’ via new crossing into Strip’s north https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-says-israel-plans-to-flood-gaza-with-aid-with-new-crossing-into-strips-north/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:04:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3265787 Defense minister says Jerusalem seeks to boost humanitarian assistance traveling on the ground from Jordan and from Israel's Ashdod Port

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]]> After PM’s call with Biden, ministers okay steps to swiftly ramp up aid flow to Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-pms-call-with-biden-ministers-okay-steps-to-swiftly-ramp-up-aid-flow-to-gaza/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:27:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3261484 Israel to let humanitarian deliveries through Ashdod Port, reopen Erez Crossing for first time since it was attacked on Oct. 7; US calls for 'full and rapid' implementation of moves

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