15:22: DEVELOPING STORY: The Kerem Shalom Crossing between southern Israel and Gaza is being cleared at this time due to a security alert. No additional information is being released at this time.

15:35: It appears the closure of the crossing is due to fighting or an attack on the Egyptian side of the border, not any specific threat in Israel. The move was an act of caution and the crossing remains closed at this time.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)