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War in Gaza: Israeli tanks entered Rafah
War in Gaza: Israeli tanks entered Rafah
(Franceinfo)
On Tuesday, May 7, the Israeli army entered the town located in the south of the Gaza Strip. A strategic border post because, according to Israel, Hamas has smuggling tunnels with Egypt there.
An Israeli soldier films his arrival at the border post. On Tuesday, May 7, IDF tanks took control of the most important crossing point into Gaza. The Israeli military provided drone footage, as if to underline the scale of the war prize. The offensive was accompanied by intense aerial bombardments, which killed at least 27 people, including children. Israeli tanks and vehicles did not enter the heart of the city of Rafahbut in the East, in a less populated area.
A crucial point for humanitarian aid
The border crossing is a strategic hold because Israel says Hamas has smuggling tunnels there with Egypt. The offensive would only just begin. “Our soldiers in a few hours raised the Israeli flag at the crossing point”, declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Most of the humanitarian aid for civilians arrives in the enclave through this Rafah crossing point. The UN is concerned about its closure, amid the threat of famine, and demands its immediate reopening.
