Step against hamas at this hour. The idf confirms it has taken over control of the gaza side of the rafah border crossing. It connects the war torn territory to egypt. Officials say the operation was very precise and very limited, and say it was only in specific areas of eastern rafah. This is the first significant military action israel has taken in that part of the enclave, where more than a million palestinians are taking refuge. Israel claims the gaza side of the crossing was being used for terror activity. The idf says hamas fired mortars toward israels border from the area of the crossing over the weekend. Four idf soldiers were killed, several others were hurt. Israel says the operation is not yet over. 20 hamas militants were reportedly killed today while israel was taking control of the gaza side of the crossing. Three Terror Shafts were also apparently found in the area, and many questions still remain right now. And right now, its not clear if humanitarian aid is still being
Toll from Hurricane Maria has now risen no 36. Meanwhile relief efforts continue on the island and here in our area. Today students indoing their pa out. Randy is live. Tell us whats happening out there today. Reporter good morning, ge to the Charter School is onemany h. Cash donations are preferred since it is hard to get items to the island. In this case they are asking for schoolsupplies. Own a towing co. You can see bottled goods, inse. It has been extremely difficult to get largeik this to the devastated parts of from. There is a shortage of truck drivers. This School Worker tells us she hoping to get items and driven to some of the isolated towns and cities. I have family members and they could go into the port and out of the port. It is really heartbreaking knowing you could do more and we need all of the support we can to support our island. Reporter so this is a rare opportunity to take some of the supplies to come help out here. This donation drive goes until about 3 00 today
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