The Israeli army has gained operational control of the Rafah crossing

The Israeli army has said that it has gained operational control of the Rafah crossing.

In the statement issued by the Israeli army, it is said that the Israeli special forces are scanning the Rafah crossing area, the Israeli army is conducting operations in certain areas of East Rafah.

According to the Israeli army, a large number of Palestinians are evacuating from the military operation area in Rafah, Karam Abu Salem crossing has been closed for security reasons.

The Israeli army says the Karam Abu Salem crossing will be reopened once the situation improves.