Israel Keeps Rafah Crossing Closed to Gaza Administration Committee

Israel has decided to keep the Rafah crossing closed and prevent the Gaza administration committee from entering, despite US pressure, amid disagreements over the council’s composition and the roles of Qatar and Turkey. This decision was made during a meeting of Israel’s security cabinet, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu. A senior Israeli official indicated that the inclusion of Turkish and Qatari representatives was against Netanyahu’s wishes and is seen as retaliation for not opening the crossing until the last Israeli captive is returned. No date has been established for the committee to commence work due to ongoing Israeli obstacles.

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