Protesters are blocking the Kerem Shalom crossing to prevent the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Channel 12 estimates that a few hundred activists are at the crossing, despite the IDF announcing last week that it is a closed military zone, meaning it is illegal for civilians to be in the area or on nearby roads.
Activists, including the families of some of the hostages held by terrorists in Gaza, have been blocking the Kerem Shalom crossing for several days, to prevent humanitarian aid from entering the Strip.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet voted to reopen the crossing for the entry of aid into the Strip amid a growing humanitarian crisis there.
Ministers say the aid is necessary to enable Israel to continue operating freely against Hamas amid intense international pressure.
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