Israel to reopen Erez crossing into Gaza after Biden sounds warning over protecting civilians

Steps approved in Israel to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza include temporary reopening of crossing in the north

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has said his security cabinet has approved a series of steps to increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, including the temporary reopening of a key crossing that was destroyed in the 7 October Hamas attack.

The office of the Israeli prime minister said early on Friday that the Erez crossing, which lies in northern Gaza and for years served as the only passenger terminal for people to move in and out of the territory, would be temporarily reopened.