Israeli warplanes hit Rafah: border crossing closed again

The Israeli army launched an airstrike on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip . The army said in a statement that the attack was carried out after Israeli soldiers in the area opened fire. Heavy smoke and explosions were heard in the area following the attack.

Rafah is crucial because it is Gaza's only border crossing with the outside world. However, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office issued a written statement saying that the Rafah crossing "will remain closed until further notice." The statement added that the closure would temporarily halt humanitarian aid and medical evacuations.

Local sources in Gaza reported that the attack occurred near civilian areas and that numerous structures were damaged. Observers emphasized that the humanitarian situation in the region is deteriorating daily, noting that the closure of the Rafah Crossing is preventing thousands of civilians from leaving the area.

Rafah has become one of the most critical points in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent months. The closure of the border crossing is considered a key factor exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza .