Israel says key crossing to north Gaza opens for aid

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : A COGAT statement said the crossing opened "in accordance with a directive of the political echelon." "The aid will be transferred by the UN and international organisations following thorough security inspections by the Land Crossings Authority of the Ministry of Defence," it added.
51% : The UN humanitarian office (OCHA) said that the crossing was shut on 12 September and no aid groups have been able to import supplies since.
43% : Separately, Israel's Defence Minister said that he would propose to the government shutting down the army's radio station, calling the move necessary to preserve the military's non-partisan nature and strengthen public trust.
37% : Israel has reopened the Zikim Crossing in northern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid trucks into the Palestinian territory, COGAT, the Israeli military's arm that oversees aid flows, said. UN aid agencies have been calling for the reopening of the crossing for more aid to flow into the devastated northern part of Gaza, especially after last month's Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

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