Egypt has stated that Israeli airstrikes also hit the Gaza side of the crossing. The U.S. Department of State advised U.S. citizens in the Gaza Strip to position themselves closer to Rafah, to make evacuation easier if the crossing reopened.
Egypt claims that Israeli strikes also impacted the Gaza area near the crossing. The U.S. State Department suggested that Americans in the Gaza Strip should position themselves nearer to Rafah for easier evacuation if the crossing reopens.