Battles in east Rafah as Israel says aid route reopens

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Image source, Anadolu Fighting and bombardment continued on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city of Rafah as Israel said the key Kerem Shalom crossing had reopened for aid.
The US said that while the crossing was open again, aid could not get through "because of logistical and security concerns" on the ground.
Plumes of smoke from Israeli air strikes were seen over Rafah and heavy gunfire was heard on Wednesday, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said troops were continuing a limited offensive in eastern areas.
Image source, EPA Image caption, (File photo) The Israeli military said aid lorries from Egypt were already arriving at the Kerem Shalom crossing Kerem Shalom is the key entry point for aid into Gaza, but Israel closed it on Sunday after four Israeli soldiers were killed by rockets launched by Hamas from the area of the Rafah crossing, according to the Israeli military.