ISRAELI OCCUPIED GAZA, 11 Jan. - (ANA) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is insisting that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt remain closed until the return of deceased Israeli captive Ran Gvili.

 

Netanyahu added that the decision was in agreement with the Trump administration in the US, according to Israel's public broadcaster Kan, which added that Netanyahu intends to set a deadline on Hamas for its disarmament.

 

The Rafah border crossing, a key lifeline for aid entry into the war-torn enclave, was meant to fully open for both aid and Palestinian crossings following the start of a ceasefire in October.

 

Meanwhile, Israel's attacks on Gaza have continued, with two fishermen in the enclave being detained following Israeli naval gunfire at their vessels, which were fishing off the coast of the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa.

 

The agency also reported Israeli airstrikes on Beit Lahia in the north of the enclave, as well as the Shujaiyah neighbourhood east of Gaza City, and eastern Deir el-Balah.   - (ANA) -

 

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