Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 08 May 2024,Wednesday International
Israeli forces have taken control of the vital Rafah border crossing in Gaza, sparking fears of a full-scale invasion. The move comes as ceasefire talks with Hamas remain uncertain. The UN warns of a potential aid crisis, with the closure of Rafah and another main crossing, Kerem Shalom, threatening the flow of food, medicine, and supplies to Gaza's 2.3 million people. The conflict has killed over 34,700 Palestinians and devastated the Gaza Strip. Despite the uncertainty, there is still hope for a deal to pause the war. The smaller Erez crossing remains open, providing a glimmer of hope for a resolution.
