The Israeli military is investigating reports of an attack on a shelter for displaced persons in western Rafah. According to Hamas authorities, the attack involved at least four grenades, with unconfirmed estimates putting the death toll at over 20.
In a statement posted on social media platform X on Thursday, OCHA reported that key crossings for aid into Gaza have been closed for several days, making access to the Palestinian enclave unsafe and logistically unfeasible.
The US and Israel's allies urged Israel to refrain from attacking Rafah due to its densely populated civilian area, with approximately 1.3 million residents.