Israel closes Erez crossing, asphyxiating Gaza strip’s people

SANAA, Aug. 20 (YPA) – The Israeli occupation authority closed Erez crossing “Beit Hanoun”, which constitutes the unique crossing, that one can pass through on foot.

The Israeli only permitted in human necessity to pass after rallies of protestation in the border with Gaza strip in a new move allowing that will lead to asphyxiating the blockade on the Palestinians in spite of made efforts aiming to arriving to a truce.

The AFP stated that after the decision Gaza strip’s people will not be allowed to pass through this crossing during Eid al-Adha occasion, which will continue from Monday to Thursday, adding that the Israeli officials will not indicated to which time the closing of the crossing will continue.

Ahmed Al-Mutawakel