Israel closed two border crossings with the Gaza Strip and imposed a “total siege” on the territory, blocking fuel, electricity and water supplies.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised after a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi that the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt will “open.”
“Rafah will be open… Together with the UN, Egypt, Israel and others, we are working on a mechanism where we can deliver aid to people in need,” Blinken said, as quoted by CNN.
Blinken said that while the United States supports Israel’s right to self-defense, he hopes Israel will respond “in a way that reaffirms our values about human life and human dignity, while doing everything possible precautions to avoid injury.” civilian population.”
CNN said Israel closed two border crossings with the Gaza Strip and imposed a “total siege” on the territory, blocking fuel, electricity and water supplies. As such, the Rafah crossing is the only viable exit for people leaving and goods entering the enclave.
Officials from several countries are engaged in negotiations on when and to what extent checkpoints can be opened. It has been closed for most of the past week, with neither Gazans nor foreigners allowed to cross.
We remind you that there are almost 260 Ukrainians in the Gaza Strip, diplomats are working together with partners to evacuate them.
Source: korrespondent
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