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Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the US says it isn't the full invasion many fear

Israel gained full control of the Rafah crossing, a critical entry point for Gaza's supplies, after capturing it alongside maintaining a blockade with Egypt since 2005.
The White House clarified the operation wasn't a full invasion, as Egypt condemned the seizure of the crossing, calling it 'a dangerous escalation.'
Israel denied UN access to the Rafah crossing, putting the fragile aid operation at risk.

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BBC News

Gaza war: Where has Israel told Rafah displaced to go?

Many Palestinians are fleeing eastern parts of Rafah after the Israeli military ordered their evacuation.

12 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Gaza could run out of fuel within hours after border crossings closed, warns UN chief – video

The UN secretary general has warned that Gaza could soon run out of fuel after Israel's closure of the Kerem Shalom crossing, which follows Israel's launch of an offensive on Rafah. The southern city hosts more than 1 million people who have sought refuge from Israeli offensives. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, António Guterres said: 'The closure of both Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings is especially damaging to an already dire humani…

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Israel hostage families urge foreign pressure for Gaza truce

Families urge US and other governments to pressure Israel for deal with Hamas to release Gaza hostages.

12 days ago·India

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CTV News

Israel seizes Gaza's vital Rafah crossing, but the U.S. says it isn't the full invasion many fear

Israeli troops seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday in what the White House described as a limited operation, as fears mount of a full-scale invasion of the southern city as talks with Hamas over a ceasefire and hostage release remain on a knife's edge.

12 days ago·Canada

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NDTV

Israel's Closure Of Gaza Crossings '"Unacceptable": US

The White House said Tuesday the closure of border crossings into Gaza was "unacceptable," after Israel sent tanks into the southern city of Rafah and seized control of the crossing with Egypt. "The crossings that have been closed need to be reopened, it is unacceptable for them to be closed," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told a briefing, adding that another crossing, at Kerem Shalom, was expected to reopen Wednesday.(Except for the headli…

12 days ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Israel-Hamas war, Rafah crossing, bombings, Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel's defense minister said its military operation in Rafah will continue until Hamas is eliminated from the southern city and "the entire Gaza Strip," or until the first hostage returns. Follow for live updates.

12 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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