Israeli Tanks Seen Close to Rafah Border Crossing: Egyptian Official

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Israeli Tanks Seen Close to Rafah Border Crossing: Egyptian Official

A Palestinian security official and an Egyptian official say Israeli tanks have approached Rafah, and reached as close as 200 yards from the crossing with neighboring Egypt, reports Associated Press.

It’s understood that area where the tanks are is on the outskirts of Rafah, in southern Gaza.

The Egyptian official said the operation appeared to be limited in scope, the AP reported. The news agency could not independently verify the scope of the operation.

The Israeli military declined to comment and the Guardian has not been able to independently verified the reports.

The Egyptian official, located across the border from Rafah, and the Palestinian security official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the press.

🔗Source: The Guardian