Israel Army Says In 'Operational Control' Of Gaza Side Of Rafah Crossing

In this image grab from video released by the army, Israeli tanks are seen entering the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, the main entry point for aid deliveries to the besieged territory (Credit: AFP)

The Israeli army said it took "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday and that troops were scanning the area.

"Last night, IDF (army) troops managed to establish operational control of the Gazan side of (Rafah) crossing," the main entry point for aid deliveries to the besieged territory, the military said in a briefing.