WHO welcomes opening of Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday welcomed the opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza but said work was still needed to ensure that essential medical supplies reached hospitals in dire need across the enclave.

Speaking to reporters in Geneva via video link, Dr. Richard Peeperkorn, WHO representative in Gaza, described the opening as "good news" but said there were hospitals that were difficult to reach in the north of the enclave that still needed essential medical supplies.

"How can we make sure that these (aid) trucks can go everywhere in Gaza, not just to the south but also to the north," Peeperkorn said.


Israel has approved the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing, allowing Israel to permit the entry of 200 trucks of aid per day.