News about Gaza, Israel

Visiting troops on the southern part of the Gaza border, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vows that the operation in Rafah "Will not stop until Hamas is eliminated in the area or the first hostage returns to Israel." "From the Rafah area came the killers who went to Sufa, to Holit,… pic.twitter.com/g4XaqM7lSz

Palestinian and Egyptian reports overnight indicated that Israeli troops and tanks approached the Gazan side of Rafah Crossing. The IDF has not yet provided further details on its operation in eastern Rafah, aside from a vague announcement last night. pic.twitter.com/QHkLJo88rI

Israeli media reports Israeli troops are going to take over the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing.

Israeli military statement: The IDF is currently conducting targeted strikes against Hamas terror targets in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Details to follow.