Israeli tanks capture Rafah border crossing after Israel rejects ceasefire

Israeli tanks seized control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border this morning and closed the crossing to aid deliveries into the besieged territory. Footage released by the Israeli military showed a tank entering the crossing, which is also vital for evacuations from Gaza, after a night of heavy strikes on the southern Gazan city. Israel also said that it had closed the Kerem Shalom crossing and that it will only reopen “when the security conditions allow it.” #israel #gaza #rafah Read more here: Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and