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Israeli Tanks Reach Center of Rafah in Gaza for First Time on Tuesday

May 28, 2024, 09:38 AM

Israeli tanks have reached the center of Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, according to eyewitness reports cited by Reuters on Tuesday. This marks a significant development in a ground operation that has been ongoing for three weeks. The tanks were spotted near Al-Awda mosque, a central landmark in Rafah. This is the first time Israeli tanks have entered central Rafah. The operation has drawn intense scrutiny from neighboring Egypt and the United States. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have stated that they will make an official statement on the development later.