The IDF has just announced that they’ve begun striking Hamas targets in eastern Rafah. These are said to be ‘targeted strikes’:
The IDF is currently conducting targeted strikes against Hamas terror targets in eastern Rafah in southern Gaza. pic.twitter.com/bmZgoNKXMB
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 6, 2024
Below is video of the strikes:
BREAKING: IDF conducting ‘targeted strikes against Hamas terror targets in eastern Rafah in southern Gaza,’ Israel says pic.twitter.com/lVyKUcGLUd
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 6, 2024
⚡️IDF is currently conducting targeted strikes against Hamas terror targets in eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip – IDF pic.twitter.com/2cV5uj3Cc3
— RT (@RT_com) May 6, 2024
It’s about time Israel begins the Rafah invasion. Given how much time Hamas has had to prepare for the IDF, I’m sure these airstrikes are necessary to protect troops before they begin making their way into the terrorist haven.
[UPDATE]
It’s being reported now that Israeli forces will take over Gaza side of the Rafah crossing tonight:
BREAKING: Israeli forces are going to take over the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in the next few hours, two sources with direct knowledge told me
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) May 6, 2024