Gunfire and explosions: Security exercise to be held tomorrow at Kerem Shalom crossing

The Defense Ministry announced a large-scale security exercise at the Kerem Shalom terminal, scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, between 06:00 and 15:00. During the exercise, sounds of gunfire and explosions will be heard. The authority clarifies that this is a planned activity and not an exceptional incident.

The Defense Ministry announced today (Thursday) that the Crossings Authority will hold a large-scale security exercise tomorrow (Friday) at the Kerem Shalom terminal. The exercise will take place between 06:00 and 15:00, during which sounds of gunfire and explosions will be heard in the area. The Defense Ministry clarifies that this is a planned activity as part of routine training and preparedness, and not an exceptional security incident. The exercise is not open to media coverage.