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Israel Seizes Key Border Crossing as Rafah Invasion Begins

Israel initiated a major military offensive in Rafah, Gaza, seizing a key border crossing and cutting off aid. This occurs despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar and Egypt. The US has cautioned Israel, while the UN Secretary-General warned of a humanitarian catastrophe. The US military completed a Gaza aid pier but deployment is delayed. Israel closed the Kerem Shalom border post. Thousands of Palestinians have fled Rafah. Aid agencies warn of fuel shortages.

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Israel initiated a major military offensive in Rafah, Gaza, seizing a key border crossing and cutting off aid. This occurs despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar and Egypt. The US has cautioned Israel, while the UN Secretary-General warned of a humanitarian catastrophe. The US military completed a Gaza aid pier but deployment is delayed. Israel closed the Kerem Shalom border post. Thousands of Palestinians have fled Rafah. Aid agencies warn of fuel shortages.

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