Israeli occupation authorities announced on Saturday a decision to close all crossings in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the Rafah land crossing, starting from Sunday until further notice. This escalatory measure comes amidst escalating regional tensions following a military attack carried out by the Israeli and American armies against targets in Iran.
The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Palestinian Territories (COGAT) confirmed, via an official statement, that the closure decision includes all entry points leading to the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Sources clarified that this decision is not limited to the movement of individuals but also extends to halting the flow of vital goods and humanitarian aid.
A state of extreme concern prevails among the residents of the Gaza Strip about the return of the specter of famine that ravaged civilians in recent months due to the tight siege. Observers believe that the closure of crossings represents a political and military pressure tool aimed at tightening the noose on more than two million Palestinians who are already suffering from the ravages of war.
The decision sparked a wave of anger and protest on social media platforms, where Palestinian activists considered the security justifications related to the Iranian event as mere “flimsy pretexts.” They pointed out that the real goal is to deepen the humanitarian crisis away from the eyes of the international community, which is preoccupied with rapid regional developments.
Humanitarian organizations warned that the cessation of medical supplies and fuel entry would lead to the collapse of what remains of the health and service systems in the Strip. Sources confirmed that the complete reliance of the population on external aid makes the closure of crossings a slow death sentence for thousands of families lacking food security.
In a related context, tweeters indicated that the coincidence of this closure with the world's preoccupation with other issues gives the occupation space to impose collective punitive measures without effective international pressure. They warned that the continuation of this policy would lead to catastrophic repercussions affecting all basic necessities of life, including food, medicine, and electricity.
Citizens in Gaza expressed their fear that this phase would be the harshest since the beginning of the aggression, especially with the disappearance of local alternatives and the depletion of commodity stocks. Field testimonies confirmed that the prices of basic materials began to rise immediately after the decision was issued, increasing the suffering of families living below the poverty line.
Despite months passing since the ceasefire agreement that came into effect on October 10, 2025, the occupation has not adhered to the truce provisions related to opening the crossings. Palestinian parties accuse the Israeli side of constantly evading the entry of agreed-upon quantities of relief materials and mobile homes to shelter the displaced.
This new closure places the fate of two million Palestinians before existential questions about their ability to withstand the systematic starvation policy. Analysts believe that the absence of a clear political horizon and the repeated closure of vital crossings reinforce fears of an unprecedented explosion of humanitarian conditions in the near future.
In conclusion, the Gaza Strip remains hostage to Israeli military decisions that control its only lifeline, amidst distress calls for urgent international intervention. Palestinians demand a permanent opening of the crossings and guaranteed flow of humanitarian aid without restrictions, to ensure that the region does not slide back into a comprehensive famine catastrophe.
Closing the crossings threatens to re-choke food, medical, and fuel supplies in an area almost entirely dependent on what enters through these passages.
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Total Closure of Palestinian Crossings: Fears of Famine Returning to Gaza Strip