The policy was announced by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), a unit under the Israeli Defense Ministry, as part of security measures following the attack. The closure covers a number of main routes, including the Kerem Shalom and Rafah crossings, for an undetermined time.
However, COGAT stated that this decision would not have an impact on humanitarian conditions in Gaza. They assess that the food supplies that have come in since the ceasefire came into force have exceeded the minimum needs of the population based on United Nations (UN) standards.
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This statement received different responses from various Palestinian and international humanitarian organizations. A number of institutions warn that the food crisis in Gaza is still ongoing and has the potential to worsen if access to aid is restricted again.
Palestinian officials also assess that Israel has not fully implemented its commitments in the ceasefire agreement, especially regarding access to food aid, medicine, temporary shelter equipment, as well as reconstruction needs for residents affected by the conflict.
Based on data from the Palestinian Authority, the conflict that has been ongoing since October 2023 has caused tens of thousands of deaths and injuries, with the majority of victims being women and children. Meanwhile, even though a ceasefire has been in effect since October 2025, a report from the Gaza Ministry of Health states that victims are still continuing to fall due to attacks that occur almost every day.
