Israeli occupation forces close Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings in Gaza Strip

SANAA, March 25 (YPA) – The Israeli occupation Army on Monday morning closed two crossings with the Gaza Strip and reduced the area of fishing for Palestinian fishermen, in retaliation for the firing of a rocket from the strip on an area north-east of Tel Aviv.

“ The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, Major General (res.) Abu Rokon, said Monday the Erez and Kerem Shalom border crossings in the Gaza Strip will be closed until further notice,”  the Israeli military spokesman said on his Twitter account.

The decision comes following a rocket attack at central Israel that struck a home north of Kfar Saba

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he would cut off his visit to the United States to return to Israel due to a rocket that landed near Tel Aviv on Monday morning.

In light of the security incidents, I decided to shortcut my visit to the United States. I will meet with US President Donald Trump a few hours later and I will immediately return to the country to manage our operations closely, “, Netanyahu said on his Twitter account.

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