ALBAWABA - After Hamas and Israel's agreement on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, sources said that Israeli soldiers will begin evacuating the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt today.
Al-Araby TV reported, citing informed sources, that the Israeli army will leave the Rafah border crossing from the Palestinian side starting this evening.
The ceasefire deal, according to Al Jazeera, was expected to take effect at 12 p.m. Gaza Time; however, Israeli sources reported that it will enter force on Thursday evening after Israeli government approval.
Israeli forces are operating on the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt on May 7, 2024. AFP PHOTO / HANDOUT / ISRAELI ARMY
The Ministry of Health in Gaza said 11 people were killed and 49 were wounded in the past 24 hours due to the ongoing Israeli attacks.
The ministry also said on Wednesday that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression has risen to 67,194 deaths and 169,890 injuries.
