Kerem Shalom hit by rockets amid fierce fighting in Rafah

The Israeli army said the Kerem Shalom crossing was again targeted on Wednesday by rocket fire that "lightly injured" one soldier.

"Eight launches were identified crossing from the area of Rafah into the area of Kerem Shalom", a military statement read, adding that "as a result of the launches, an IDF soldier was lightly injured.”

Hamas fighters and Israeli soldiers are engaged in fierce fighting in Rafah, with Hamas also saying it has fired mortars at Israeli troops.