Israel Reopens Gaza’s Only Commercial Crossing Amid Fragile Calm

Israel closed the crossing last month to pressure Hamas to stop launching flaming balloons and kites into its territory

TEL AVIV—Israel reopened Gaza’s only commercial crossing on Wednesday, removing severe restrictions put in place last month as talks progress over a long-term cease-fire deal between the two sides.

The opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing is expected to further ease tensions as a fragile truce has largely held since intense clashes last week.

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