BREAKING | 

Israeli forces take ‘operational control’ of Palestinian side of Rafah crossing, despite Hamas ceasefire moves

Gaza's Rafah crossing closed because of Israeli tanks, border authority says Hamas official says proposal met its demands for a ceasefireIsrael says will continue operation into Rafah, but will also send delegation to negotiate

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike east of Rafah (AP Photo/Ismael Abu Dayyah)

Sam Mednick, Josef Federman and Bassem Mroue

Israel's Army Radio reported on Tuesday that Israeli forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egypt in southern Gaza.

Israeli military also say forces are operating in a specific area of eastern Rafah.