19 Oct 2025 | 3 Mins Read

Israel Keeps Border Crossing Closed Amid Hamas Ceasefire Dispute

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice. Netanyahu demands Hamas hands over deceased hostages for its reopening. A US State Department spokesperson stated it received reports of an "imminent ceasefire violation" by Hamas, which Hamas denied.