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Reports: Truck driver killed by IDF fire while transporting goods into Gaza

By Nurit Yohanan 8 July 2026, 4:07 pm
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Nurit Yohanan is The Times of Israel's Palestinian and Arab world correspondent

Palestinian media outlets affiliated with Hamas report that truck driver Ahmad Esleem was killed by IDF fire in the al-Mawasi area of Rafah while transporting goods into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing.

The IDF has not yet responded to The Times of Israel’s request for comment.

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