Following overnight air strikes on Rafah in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced capturing the Palestinian side of the Rafah Border Gate, a critical point for humanitarian aid entry into the Gaza Strip. The strikes targeted the city, irrespective of civilian evacuations, drawing global concern as over a million displaced Palestinians sought refuge in Rafah. While world leaders issued statements, the IDF reported the 401st Armored Brigade’s capture of the border gate, disrupting aid flow through Salah al-Din road. Eyewitnesses verified the military’s actions, highlighting the tense situation in the region.
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