Gaza's Rafah crossing closed because of Israeli tanks, border authority says

07 May 2024 - 07:40 By Reuters
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Soldiers mourn during a funeral for IDF soldier Sergeant Michael Ruzal Killed in a rocket attack in Southern Israel on May 6 2024 in Rishon LeZion, Israel.
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The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is closed on the Palestinian side because of the presence of Israeli tanks, the spokesperson of the Gaza border authority told Reuters on Tuesday.

Three humanitarian sources told Reuters that the flow of aid through the crossing is halted.

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Reuters


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