Footage broadcast on Israeli media showed an Israeli flag flying on the Gaza side of the crossing
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on buildings near the separating wall between Egypt and Rafah, southern Gaza on Monday,
The Israeli military said it had established “operational control” over the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip overnight from Monday into Tuesday. , though the Israeli army refused to comment on the flag.It said 20 Hamas militants were killed in the operation and it discovered three tunnel shafts.The crossing, just south of Gaza City, was taken over by Israeli tanks that are part of an armoured brigade, the Israeli Defence Forces and Palestinian officials said.
Wael Abu Omar, a spokesman for the Palestinian Crossings Authority, said the crossing, the main entry of humanitarian aid to the wartorn strip, was out of service. “The whole western area has become a theatre of operations since yesterday. The bombardment has not stopped,” said Mr Abu Omar, adding that crews have fled the facilities because of the bombing.We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
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