The closure of the Kerem Shalom crossing comes as a blow to hopes of securing a pause in fighting in the more than six-month long conflict.
The Kerem Shalom crossing was closed on Sunday when the proscribed terror group fired 10 missiles into southern Israel , the country's military said.Dozens arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with protesters Israel i Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has warned that Hamas is not serious about a deal and says that a "powerful" military operation into the southern city of Rafah will happen in the "very near future".
The worsening humanitarian situation in the territory is placing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under growing pressure to agree to a pause in fighting. Mr Netanyahu claims that Israel has shown a willingness to make concessions, but said it "will continue fighting until all of its objectives are achieved" - including the stated aim of destroying Hamas.
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