Rafah Crossing Seizure Sparks Panic, Cuts Vital Aid to Gaza
Chaos Reigns as Israeli Forces Take Control of Crucial Border
Rafah, Gaza - The overcrowded southernmost city of Rafah has been thrown into panic and chaos after Israeli forces seized the nearby border crossing with Egypt. The Rafah crossing is a crucial entry point for both aid and those able to flee into Egypt.
Aiding Gaza: Key Crossings Closed
With its seizure of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing on Tuesday, Israel has now closed two key crossings for aid into Gaza. This raises concerns that the progress made in providing aid to Gaza could be lost as fighting continues in Rafah.
US Response: Call for End to Violence
Nearly 10 days after Israel began a military operation in Gaza, the US has called for an end to the violence. The Israeli military claims its ground forces have seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing, further closing off the already vulnerable population.
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