Isreali forces kill at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza ahead of Rafah crossing reopening, including seven from an airstrike in al-Mawasi and five in Gaza City.
Israeli forces have killed at least twelve Palestinians in the Gaza Strip over the past day. The attacks occurred in multiple locations, including Rafah and Gaza City.
The violence comes ahead of the reopening of the Rafah crossing, which has been closed since May 2024. An Israeli airstrike on Saturday in al-Mawasi killed seven Palestinians, including three children. In Gaza City, five more were killed in an apartment building strike and eight injured.
Residents reported several air strikes in areas under Israeli control. Rafah crossing will reopen on Sunday for limited movement, but no humanitarian aid will be allowed through. Hamas has demanded unrestricted movement, while Israel maintains tight controls.
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