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Israel Takes Control of Rafah Crossing Amid Truce Talks: What You Need to Know

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Israeli forces seize the Gaza side of Rafah crossing as truce talks continue. Find out more about this latest development!

In the midst of ongoing truce talks, the Israeli military has made a significant move by taking 'operational control' of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. This action comes as Israeli tanks rolled into Rafah, seizing the territory's border crossing with Egypt. The situation remains tense as Israel sends a delegation to Cairo for Hamas truce negotiations.

Amid fears of a full-scale invasion of Rafah by Israeli forces, UN officials warn of the disastrous consequences such an escalation could bring. The UN chief labels a potential full Rafah invasion as a 'humanitarian nightmare' and urges for restraint in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in the face of criticism, emphasizing the strategic importance of the military's actions in Rafah.

As the IDF asserts control over the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing, speculation arises about the implications for the ceasefire deal with Hamas. With tanks moving into the southern Gaza city, the terms of the ceasefire agreement remain uncertain. The situation escalates as Israel takes these decisive steps in the midst of diplomatic efforts to broker a peace deal.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing is now under the control of Israeli ground troops and tanks. The IDF's confirmation of this takeover on May 7 adds to the complexity of the conflict. The shutting down of the crossing signifies a significant development in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the volatility of the situation.

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Gaza: Israel takes Rafah crossing as truce talks continue (BBC News)

The Israeli military says its troops have taken "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.

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Israeli forces seize the Gaza side of Rafah, as Hamas truce talks ... (NPR)

Israeli tanks rolled into Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt, even as Israel sent a delegation to Cairo for Hamas ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Full Rafah invasion a 'humanitarian ... (Aljazeera.com)

A full-scale invasion of Rafah by Israeli forces would be “a strategic mistake, a political calamity, and a humanitarian nightmare”, the UN chief warns.

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Israel tank unit takes control of Gaza side of Rafah border crossing ... (CBS News)

Israeli forces took "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the ...

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Why has Israel moved into Rafah and what is status of its ceasefire ... (The Guardian)

IDF sent tanks into city in southern Gaza on Tuesday as it said terms of ceasefire deal were undecided.

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Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah border as cease-fire ... (The Associated Press)

The move comes after hours of whiplash in the Israel-Hamas war, with the militant group saying it accepted an Egyptian-Qatari mediated cease-fire proposal.

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Israel Takes Control of Gaza's Rafah Border, Crossing Shuts Down ... (Egyptian Streets)

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on the morning of 7 May that its tanks and ground troops are now in control of the Gazan side of Rafah Crossing.

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US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel over Rafah ... (BBC News)

A bomb shipment was halted last week over concerns Israel was going ahead with a Rafah offensive.

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US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal (Aljazeera.com)

Biden administration says Israel has 'legitimate goal' in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.

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Journey into the unknown: Thousands of Gazan families flee Rafah (UN News)

Displacement after displacement. That describes the reality facing thousands of Palestinian families in Gaza who took Rashid Street from Rafah to the centre ...

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US pauses weapons delivery to Israel over Rafah offensive ... (Aljazeera.com)

Biden's administration paused shipment of weapons in effort to prevent full-scale assault on Rafah, official says.

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EU's top diplomat condemns assault on Rafah as Israel halts aid ... (POLITICO.eu)

The will to continue the war will produce another great humanitarian crisis, bigger than it is already.”

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US confirms holding up sale of heavy bombs it feared Israel would ... (The Times of Israel)

This is the first time since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war that the US has held up a weapons shipment for the IDF, which it has been supplying on a near- ...

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US pauses shipment of bombs Israel could use in Rafah (Politico)

The Biden administration has paused a shipment of bombs that could be used in Rafah over concerns that Israel is poised to invade the southern Gaza city ...

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Israel launches Rafah offensive it says is start of mission to ... (The Guardian)

Israel has launched a major military offensive against Hamas forces in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, seizing control of a key border crossing and cutting off ...

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US paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah ... (The Associated Press)

The shipment was supposed to consist of 1800 2000-pound bombs and 1700 500-pound bombs, according to the official, with the focus of U.S. concern being the ...

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Biden puts arms shipment to Israel on hold amid dispute over Rafah ... (Deccan Herald)

Washington: US President Joe Biden paused an arms shipment to Israel last week to prevent the US-made weapons from being used in a long-threatened assault ...

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