Rafah: Israeli occupation forces on Sunday detained three Palestinian humanitarian aid truck drivers near the Karm Abu Salem crossing, southeast of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the detained drivers were identified as Iyad Mrayesh, Zayed Abdel Aal, and Ibrahim Abu Jarad. The incident occurred as tensions continue to escalate in the region, affecting the movement of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The Karm Abu Salem crossing is a critical entry point for goods and humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The detention of the drivers raises concerns about the impact on the delivery of essential supplies to the area.
The reasons for the detention of the drivers have not been disclosed, and it is unclear how long they will be held. The incident adds to the ongoing challenges faced by humanitarian organizations working to provide aid to Palestinians in Gaza.