The closure of the Rafah crossing by Israeli forces has caused a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to the United Nations. Talks are ongoing in Cairo to reach a ceasefire agreement, but tensions remain high as Israeli tanks have entered Rafah and the IDF has taken control of the border crossing with Egypt.
Egypt has condemned Israeli control of the Rafah crossing, calling it a dangerous escalation. The situation in Rafah has intensified, with reports of artillery fire hitting government buildings and civilians being killed or injured. The UN warns of severe humanitarian risks for civilians in the region.
The international community is closely monitoring the developments in Gaza as efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement continue. However, there are still gaps between Hamas and Israel’s positions, with an Israeli official criticizing mediators for siding with Hamas. Hamas sees Israel’s attack on the Rafah crossing as an attempt to sabotage ceasefire negotiations.