Israel closes Gaza crossing after rocket attacks

ISRAEL has said it will close its only crossing point from the Gaza Strip for workers tomorrow after militants in the Palestinian enclave fired three rockets at the Jewish state.

“Following the firing of rockets into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip last night, it has been decided that crossings into Israel for merchants and workers from Gaza through the Erez crossing will not be permitted next Sunday.” , Cogat, a Defense Ministry unit responsible for Palestinian civil affairs, said in a statement today.