JERUSALEM: Israel said on Monday (Oct 16) that no ceasefire had been implemented in southern Gaza even though security sources in Egypt said a deal had been reached to allow foreigners out of the besieged Palestinian enclave and aid to be brought in.
The bombardment of Hamas-ruled Gaza continued overnight, with residents saying it was the heaviest pounding yet in nine days of conflict.
But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement:"There is currently no truce and humanitarian aid in Gaza in exchange for getting foreigners out." The situation remained unclear at the Rafah crossing, the only one not controlled by Israel which has imposed a full blockade on Gaza, where food is running short.
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