(JNS) — The Israel Defense Forces took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Tuesday morning, as tanks from the 401st Armored Brigade of the 162nd Division rolled right up to the station.
The Israeli flag was raised at the Rafah crossing and video showed an armored vehicle arriving at one of the buildings there, next to a sign that says “Gaza” in English. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) shared pictures and video of the moments that the Rafah crossing was captured.
“Following intelligence that indicated that the Rafah Crossing in eastern Rafah was being used for terrorist purposes, Israel Defense Force (IDF) troops managed to establish operational control of the Gazan side of the crossing,” the Israel Defense Force (IDF) said on Tuesday morning.
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