Israeli forces conducted intensive bombings in the Palestinian city of Rafah, located in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, targeting areas near the land crossing into Egypt. This escalation occurred even as there were expectations of a ceasefire announcement in Gaza, which has been under conflict for 214 days following Hamas’ agreement to a ceasefire proposal. On Tuesday, the Israeli military took control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing at the border with Egypt and hoisted the Israeli flag there. Egypt has voiced strong condemnation of the Israeli military operations in Rafah and the takeover of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing. Hamas has labelled the Israeli incursion at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt as a grave escalation against a civilian installation, which is safeguarded by international law.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 07, 2024 21:10 UTC