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Israeli forces operate in Rafah border crossing

7 May 2024 11:45 BST

After capturing the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing, Israeli forces released footage and images showing their operations and takeover of the only crossing between Gaza and Egypt.

A gate that says 'Welcome to Palestine' in Arabic pictured by the Israeli army as they take over the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing on 7 May 2024 (Israeli army/Reuters)

Israeli army's 401st Brigade's combat team entering the Rafah border crossing on 7 May, 2024 (Israeli army/AFP) — Israeli army's 401st Brigade's combat team entering the Rafah border crossing on 7 May 2024 (Israeli army/AFP)

Israeli army operates on the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing after capturing in on 7 May, 2024 (Israeli army/Reuters) — Israeli army operates on the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing after capturing it in on 7 May 2024 (Israeli army/Reuters)

Israeli army operates on the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing after capturing in on 7 May, 2024 (Israeli army/AFP) — Israeli army operates on the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing after capturing it in on 7 May 2024 (Israeli army/AFP)