Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing closed
Summary
Israel has set new limits on aid allowed into the Gaza Strip and decided to keep the Rafah crossing to Egypt closed. This move comes amid tensions following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which included the exchange of captives. The ceasefire was part of a plan by President Trump to stop the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Key Facts
- Israel imposed a new rule to allow only 300 aid trucks into Gaza daily, half of what was initially promised.
- No fuel or gas will be sent into Gaza unless it's for specific humanitarian needs.
- Israel decided to keep the Rafah border crossing, which connects Gaza to Egypt, closed.
- Israeli forces killed at least nine Palestinians in recent incidents in Gaza.
- The violence occurred days after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began.
- The ceasefire allowed the exchange of prisoners: nearly 2,000 Palestinians and 20 Israelis.
- President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan aims to end the conflict and includes steps to exchange captives.
- Under the ceasefire, Hamas was supposed to return remains of Israeli captives but delayed the process, according to Israel.
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