Israel to Open New Gaza Border Crossing for Humanitarian Aid

Israel plans to reopen the Karni border crossing, closed since 2011, to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. This move has sparked protests from Tzav 9, an organization aiming to block aid trucks, claiming that the aid strengthens Hamas and distances the return of hostages. Clashes between protestors and police have occurred at the Kerem Shalom crossing, prompting the IDF to expand the closed military zone. Yisrael Beytenu head Avigdor Liberman emphasized the need for a humanitarian approach, while the opening of the Karni crossing is part of Israel's plan for Gaza after the war.