Israeli army says it captured Palestinian side of Rafah crossing, raises Israeli flag

The Israeli military said its 401st Armoured Brigade captured the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing, Gaza's only crossing with Egypt.

The Salah al-Din road in eastern Rafah, usually connected to the crossing, was also taken by another army brigade.

The Israeli flag was raised at the crossing, while the Palestinian one was left on the floor.

Gaza's General Authority for Crossings and Borders said that passenger entry, as well as aid deliveries have been halted due to the Israeli army's incursion.