JERUSALEM, March 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Israel said it would reopen a crossing into Gaza on Tuesday to allow for the "gradual entry of humanitarian aid" into the territory. The Kerem Shalom crossing was closed on Saturday when Israel and the United States began striking Iran, which sparked reprisals from Tehran. The Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing sits at the intersection between the Gaza Strip, Israel and Egypt. Israel on Saturday announced the closure of all crossing points into Gaza as a "security" measure, including Rafah on the border between the Palestinian territory and Egypt. US President Donald Trump warned Monday that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month, as the war spread with Israel bombarding Lebanon while Tehran targeted Israel and Gulf countries that host US bases.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 03, 2026 03:09 UTC