Israel closes Gaza crossing after Hamas attack and vows military operation

The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in Deir al Balah, Gaza (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

Israel closed its main crossing point for delivering badly needed humanitarian aid for Gaza on Sunday, after Hamas militants attacked it, reportedly wounding several Israelis.

The defence minister warned of “a powerful operation in the very near future in Rafah and other places across all of Gaza”.