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Gaza Crossings Closed Amid Military Operations, Aid Crisis Deepens

3/1/2026

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On February 28, 2026, the Israeli agency COGAT announced the closure of Gaza crossings amid ongoing military operations against Iran.
The closure hinders humanitarian aid and medical evacuations for Gaza's displaced population of over 2 million.
COGAT claims that food deliveries meet four times the population's needs.
The United Nations and Human Rights Watch report persistent challenges delivering essential aid, citing shortages of medicines, food, and water in Gaza.

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On February 28, 2026, the Israeli agency COGAT announced the closure of Gaza crossings amid ongoing military operations against Iran.
The closure hinders humanitarian aid and medical evacuations for Gaza's displaced population of over 2 million.
COGAT claims that food deliveries meet four times the population's needs.
The United Nations and Human Rights Watch report persistent challenges delivering essential aid, citing shortages of medicines, food, and water in Gaza.