Hundreds of Israelis block entry of over 100 aid trucks to Gaza

Hundreds of Israeli demonstrators blocked dozens of aid trucks from entering the Gaza Strip at the Karem Abu Salem (Karem Shalom) crossing on Tuesday, the Israeli Channel 12 reported. 

The crossing, which connects Israel with Gaza, has been used by Israeli troops to inspect aid trucks before they can enter the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Despite severe restrictions imposed by the Israeli army on which food and medical items can enter, many Israelis still oppose allowing any humanitarian relief from reaching the 2.3 million civilian population of Gaza. They say aid should enter in exchange for the release of captives. 

The Israeli army announced the Karem Abu Salem crossing a closed military zone late last month to prevent protesters from blocking the entry of aid trucks. 

However, Channel 12 said hundreds of people managed to reach the area on Tuesday and blocked 132 trucks from crossing into Gaza.