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War between Hamas and Israel: IDF carries out operation in Rafah
The Israeli army began deploying its tanks in Rafah on Tuesday, May 7, and blocked the only border crossing with Egypt, while the day before, Hamas said it had accepted a ceasefire agreement. fire. What should you expect?
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The Israeli army began deploying its tanks in Rafah on Tuesday, May 7, and blocked the only border crossing with Egypt, while the day before, Hamas said it had accepted a ceasefire agreement. fire. What should you expect?
The Israeli army provided images of its tanks and drone views on Tuesday, May 7, as if to highlight the importance given to the night’s war capture: the main entry point into the Gaza Strip, at Rafah. Israeli soldiers raised their flag there on the morning of May 7, as a sign of victory over Hamas. This crossing point is located between Egypt and Gaza. The Israelis take control of the Palestinian side of the post, but also of the entire border. An offensive in the night, which surprised by its speed. On their tank, the soldiers film themselves.
Concerns about humanitarian aid
The location is strategic. The IDF justifies its takeover in a press release: “according to our information, this border post is used for terrorist actions”, it is written. The area is mainly the place through which humanitarian aid for Gaza passes. Its closure worries humanitarians. Israeli forces have not entered the town of Rafah, and speak of a specific, targeted operation overnight.
