Headline News UN confirms Israeli decision to reopen 3rd aid crossing into Gaza
Nov 13, 2025
Israel is set to reopen the Zikim crossing, facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza. The UN praises this move, as it will allow vital supplies to reach those in need. Other topics include Xi Jinping encouraging young scholars to enhance cultural understanding and a state visit by the Thai king to China. There’s also a look at the U.S. government’s funding deal, which successfully ends a lengthy shutdown, and a tragic truck crash in South Korea that resulted in casualties.
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Two-Month Aid Disruption
- No supplies reached northern Gaza directly during the Zikim crossing's two-month closure, worsening humanitarian access there.
- Reopening aims to restore a direct route for aid to northern Gaza populations previously cut off.
Third Crossing Reopened For Aid
- Israel announced reopening the Zikim crossing to allow humanitarian cargo into northern Gaza after a two-month closure.
- The UN will scan and transload supplies from Israeli to Palestinian trucks to manage distribution inside Gaza.
Use Transloading To Secure Aid Handover
- Scan and transload humanitarian cargo outside the access point to ensure security and efficient handover.
- Use Palestinian trucks for final distribution to improve local reach and coordination.