Israel seizes Rafah crossing, halting Gaza aid flow
ABC News — May 7, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC
Summary: Israeli forces seized the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, halting humanitarian aid flow. The closure impacts Gaza's dire situation, with food shortages and limited medical supplies. The UN warns of a catastrophic impact on Palestinians. The conflict began with Hamas attacks, resulting in casualties and displacements. Israel's operation aims to pressure Hamas for a hostage deal. The situation remains tense, with fears of a full ground invasion.
Article metrics
The article metrics are deprecated.
I'm replacing the original 8-factor scoring system with a new and improved one. It doesn't use the original factors and gives much better significance scores.