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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Israel shows major damage to Erez Crossing with Gaza following Hamas assault
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Damage is seen to the Erez Crossing with the Gaza Strip, October 17, 2023, after it was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7. (Defense Ministry)
The Defense Ministry publishes footage showing damage to the Erez Crossing with the Gaza Strip, after it was attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7.
כך נראה מעבר ארז שאיפשר כניסה של אלפי עזתיים לישראל טרם המלחמה. לא נשאר ממנו הרבה. כנראה שתמה תקופה pic.twitter.com/dAUwZBKZPr
— איתי בלומנטל ???????? Itay Blumental (@ItayBlumental) October 17, 2023
The ministry says that for the first time since the war began, ministry personnel returned to the pedestrian crossing to assess the damage.
The crossing had facilitated the daily entry of thousands of Palestinians into Israel for work, medical treatment and other special cases. It is not expected to reopen amid the fighting.
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