Escalation: Israel imposes Gaza border closure
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced an indefinite closure of all border crossings to Gaza, effective Sunday. This decision comes amid escalating tensions following a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran.
The closure includes the Rafah crossing, which is crucial for humanitarian aid. Only 'vital workers' are exempt from this restriction, leaving the majority of the population dependent on limited resources.
The United Nations has warned that the closure could lead to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where residents are already facing shortages of essential supplies. Panic buying has been reported as people prepare for potential shortages.
As the situation develops, international calls for Israel to reopen the crossings have intensified, with the UN Secretary-General urging immediate action to alleviate the crisis.
The closure of crossings is part of broader military actions that have been occurring since the start of the conflict, which includes significant airstrikes and military operations in the region.
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