Israeli military advancing towards Rafah border crossing: Reports

Israeli tanks are advancing towards the Rafah border crossing with Egypt as fighter jets heavily bomb the surrounding area, according to Palestinian and Egyptian reports.

Hamas-linked Al-Aqsa TV said at least three Israeli tanks were stationed 200 meters away from the Rafah border crossing, and where heavily shelling the crossing's facilities.

Egyptian outlet Al Qahera News said there were exchanges of fire near the border crossing.

Middle East Eye could not independently verify the reports.

A US official told Reuters that Washington was concerned about Israel's latest strikes against Rafah but it "did not believe they represent a major military operation"