Israel Flouts US Demand to Open Rafah Crossing - News From Antiwar.com
Israel blocks aid and governance plans by refusing to reopen Rafah crossing until Hamas returns the last Israeli captive's body, stalling Trump-brokered peace progress.
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Israel Flouts US Demand to Open Rafah Crossing - News From Antiwar.com
Top Israeli officials defied a demand from the White House to reopen Gaza’s only border crossing with Egypt. On Sunday, the Israeli Security Cabinet voted against reopening the Rafah Border Crossing. Under the peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump, Tel Aviv agreed to reopen the crossing. While Washington announced…
Israeli sources revealed that the Israeli government has decided to keep the Rafah crossing closed for the time being, in a move described by senior officials as a "retaliatory response" to the administration of US President Donald Trump, following the announcement of the formation of the Gaza Executive Council without prior coordination with Tel Aviv.
Israel defies US demand, keeps Rafah closed as Gaza leadership fight deepens
Israel delays opening the Rafah Crossing despite US pressure as disputes erupt over Gaza’s future leadership and the inclusion of Turkey and Qatar; Senior Israeli official: 'This is Kushner's and Witkoff's revenge on him'
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