The Israeli military says its ground troops have begun a "precise counterterrorism operation" on the eastern side of Rafah in southern Gaza.
The military announced on Tuesday that it had taken control of the Gazan side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
The Islamic group Hamas said earlier that a military operation in Rafah would jeopardize negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release.
The military announced on Tuesday that it had taken control of the Gazan side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
The Islamic group Hamas said earlier that a military operation in Rafah would jeopardize negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage release.
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Summary
Israeli military initiated a "precise counterterrorism operation" in Rafah, Gaza's eastern side. They seized control of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on Tuesday. Hamas expressed concerns that such an operation could disrupt ceasefire negotiations and hostage release discussions.
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Date: May 7, 2024
Created: 2024/05/08 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 14:19
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