The Israeli occupation forces today closed Karam Abu Salem trade border crossing in Gaza under the pretext of the weekly holiday. “The Israeli side has informed is that the Karam Abu Salem trade border crossing would be closed on Friday and Saturday to be reopened on Sunday”, Merchandise Entry Committee chief Raed Abdulfoutouh told the Palestinian media. Dozens of trucks loaded with merchandise and aid have already entered Gaza Strip. A limited quantity of cooking gas has also been pumped.