(1st UPDATE) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says, 'There is currently no truce and humanitarian aid in Gaza in exchange for getting foreigners out'
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CAIRO, Egypt – Egypt, Israel and the US agreed to a ceasefire in southern Gaza beginning at 0600 GMT coinciding with the re-opening of the Rafah border crossing, two Egyptian security sources said on Monday, October 16, to allow in aid and evacuations of foreigners.“There is currently no truce and humanitarian aid in Gaza in exchange for getting foreigners out,” a statement from his office said.
Shocked by an assault by Islamist group Hamas on towns and villages, Israel is carrying out the most intense bombardment Gaza has seen, has imposed a strict blockade, and isRafah, which is on the border between Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and Hamas-governed Gaza, is the only crossing into the territory not controlled by Israel.
A security source and NGO source in Al-Arish said that aid trucks were still waiting there after the re-opening at 0600 GMT. Reuters images showed the trucks awaiting permission to make the trip to Rafah, which could take several hours.
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