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Israeli strikes target N. Gaza as Zikim crossing opens for aid

Israeli strikes target northern Gaza as Zikim crossing opens for aid trucks
MENA
10 min read
12 November, 2025
Israel's COGAT announced the opening of the Zikim Crossing in northern Gaza to allow aid trucks in, while Israel launched a series of strikes in the enclave.

Israel opened the Zikim Crossing in northern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid trucks into the enclave on Wednesday, COGAT, the Israeli military's arm that oversees aid flows, said in a statement. 

Aid agencies have warned that Gaza is on the precipice of a humanitarian crisis as winter approaches, with only a fraction of the aid needed to keep the population alive entering the enclave.

At the same time, Israel launched three airstrikes north east of Beit Lahia, while Israeli ships also opened fire off the coast of southern Gaza.

Israeli forces also carried out demolitions in Khan Younis, with sources reporting to Wafa loud explosions in the city.

While Hamas and Israel agreed to a ceasefire last month, ending a two-year assault on Gaza, air strikes and shelling have continued, killing hundreds.