RAFAH, Palestinian Territories: Israel sent tanks into Rafah and took control of its border crossing with Egypt on Tuesday, as the Jewish state's war with Hamas entered its eighth month.
RAFAH , Palestinian Territories: Israel sent tanks into Rafah and took control of its border crossing with Egypt on Tuesday, as the Jewish state's war with Hamas entered its eighth month.The military's thrust into the eastern sector of the Gaza Strip's southernmost city came a day after Israel warned Palestinians in the area to evacuate ahead of a long-threatened ground operation.
'In the meantime, it added, 'Israel is continuing the operation in Rafah to exert military pressure on Hamas in order to advance the release of our hostages and the other objectives of the war.'The United States, a close Israeli ally, said it was 'reviewing' the Hamas response.Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya told the Qatar-based Al Jazeera news channel that the proposal agreed to by Hamas involved a three-phase truce.
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