Israeli Tanks Reach Rafah Centre Amid Gaza Operation

Several Israeli tanks advanced into the center of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, as reported by witnesses. This movement, three weeks into a ground operation, has attracted significant attention from Egypt and the United States. The Israeli military has yet to comment but plans to issue a statement soon.

Several Israeli tanks on Tuesday reached the centre of Rafah, witnesses told Reuters, three weeks into a ground operation in the southern Gaza Strip city that has has drawn intense scrutiny from neighbouring Egypt and from the United States.

The tanks were spotted near Al-Awda mosque, a central Rafah landmark, the witnesses said. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on their account, saying it would issue a statement about the Rafah operation later. (Writing by Nidal al-Mughrabi)