Israel reopens key crossing for aid to enter Gaza that was closed over weekend rocket attack
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Israel forces seize Rafah crossing; 'border closures unacceptable' says White House
Synopsis
An Israeli tank brigade seized the nearby Rafah crossing early Tuesday, and it remains closed.
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The Israeli military says it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid. It was closed on Sunday after a deadly Hamas rocket attack killed four Israeli soldiers near the crossing.
An Israeli tank brigade seized the nearby Rafah crossing early Tuesday, and it remains closed.
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An Israeli tank brigade seized the nearby Rafah crossing early Tuesday, and it remains closed.
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