The Rafah crossing is a crucial entry point for aid into Gaza|@NawabNaeem8058|X
Israel intensified attacks in Gaza’s Rafah after Hamas accepted a cease-fire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar. The proposal included demands for a halt in military action and an Israeli withdrawal.
The Rafah crossing is a crucial entry point for aid into Gaza, where 1.4 million Gazans are facing food insecurity and displacement due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
While Israel described its operation in Rafah as limited and aimed at pressuring Hamas to agree to a cease-fire and release hostages, countries, including the US, opposed an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah.
President Joe Biden had previously warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid actions that could harm innocent civilians.