Israeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt

An undisclosed armored brigade took control on Tuesday of the Gazan side of the Rafah border crossing, moving forward with an offensive in the southern city despite ongoing cease-fire negotiations. This development followed conflicting statements in the Israel-Hamas war, with Hamas accepting a cease-fire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, while Israel rejected it. The seizure of the crossing is significant as it is the main route for aid into Gaza and for individuals attempting to escape into Egypt. Israel has had full control of all access points to Gaza since the start of the war.