James Cleverly said 'UK teams are ready to assist British nationals', but it is unclear how many people will be allowed through the crossing.
Good Morning Britain's Lorna Shaddick reports on the latest developments as the fighting between Israel and Hamas continuesCommunications in Gaza have been wiped out for a second time in five days after another night of Israeli airstrikes.
More than 1,400 people died in Israel during attacks by Hamas on October 7 - including 326 soldiers - according to the Israeli government.is "likely" to open to foreign nationals on Wednesday, the foreign secretary has said. Writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, Mr Cleverly said: "UK teams are ready to assist British nationals as soon as they are able to leave.Israeli PM urged to do 'everything in his power' to release Hamas hostages
The exact death toll from the attack is unknown, but the Gaza Health Ministry has said that dozens were killed.Palestinians search for survivors following Israeli airstrikes at the Jabalia refugee camp.A spokesperson for the group did not specify how many hostages will be released, but said it no longer had the "desire" or "need" to keep them.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel-Gaza latest: IDF in 'direct contact' with Hamas; Hamas 'preventing foreigners from leaving Gaza'Parts of northern Gaza have been hit by intense air and artillery strikes, according to Hamas-run media after Israel released images of tanks on the enclave's west coast. The Israel Defence Forces has claimed to have struck more than 600 targets, including the area of a university.
Read more »
Israel-Hamas war: The Rafah border crossing point that is so crucial in the conflictHumanitarian aid trucks have been mostly stopped from taking vital supplies of food, aid and medicines, with Egypt blaming Israel for attacking the Rafah crossing and restricting movements.
Read more »
Israel-Gaza latest: Israel U-turns on UN access; pictures of troops inside Gaza released; public health catastrophe in Gaza imminent, warns WHOThe Israeli military says its troops were attacked by anti-tank missiles and machine gun fire in Gaza overnight. Last night Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's prime minister, ruled out a ceasefire.
Read more »