The African Union “strongly condemns” the Israeli incursion into Rafah – Telquel.ma

LThe President of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, expresses his extreme concern about the war waged by Israel in Gaza, which at every moment results in mass deaths and systematic destruction“, it is stated in this announcement published on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.

“He strongly condemns the extension of this war to the Rafah crossing, the only corridor for humanitarian aid.” and “calls on the entire international community to effectively coordinate collective action to stop this deadly escalation“, further points to the organization.

The Israeli army deployed tanks on Tuesday in Rafah, taking control of the border crossing with Egypt, the host country of the talks “last chance” with the aim of concluding an agreement on a ceasefire related to the release of hostages.

While the two main access points for humanitarian aid (Rafah and Kerem Shalom) were closed, the Israeli military nevertheless announced on Wednesday the reopening of the Kerem Shalom crossing to “enters humanitarian aid” in the Gaza Strip, four days after its closure following rocket fire on the area.

On Tuesday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for “immediate reopening“Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings, judging by their closure”particularly damaging to an already desperate humanitarian situation“.