erez

Erez (Hebrew: אֶרֶז) is a Hebrew masculine given name derived from the word erez, meaning cedar. In Hebrew, the cedar is a symbol of strength and endurance, and the name is commonly used in Israel and among Jewish communities abroad. It is typically given as a first name and is associated with biblical and cultural imagery rather than a surname.

Erez Crossing refers to a border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Israel. Located near the town of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip, the crossing is used for the entry and exit of people under Israeli permit systems and in coordination with humanitarian and security agencies. It is not a regular commercial goods crossing; most goods arriving in Gaza pass through other crossings such as Kerem Shalom. The status of the Erez Crossing has historically fluctuated with the security situation, and it has been subject to closures or restricted access during periods of conflict or heightened tension. The crossing principally serves humanitarian cases, medical evacuations, and permit-based travel for residents of Gaza who meet eligibility criteria set by Israeli authorities.