Gaza

Israel closes Gaza crossings, demolishes buildings in Khan Younis and Shati

Times of Palestine11h ago

Published Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 10:21 Jerusalem time

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Israeli forces shut down all crossing points into Gaza and demolished buildings in Khan Younis and the Shati refugee camp, the Ma'an news agency reported. The crossing closures further tighten movement into the territory amid ongoing military operations.

The demolition operations targeted structures in both locations, though specifics on the buildings and their extent were not detailed in the report.