**Fighting erupts in southern Gaza as Israel reopens Kerem Shalom crossing: Latest Updates**
Rafah, Gaza Strip – Fighting and airstrikes have intensified on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as Israel announces the reopening of the Kerem Shalom crossing for aid delivery. The Israeli military claims to have targeted Hamas fighters in eastern Rafah as part of a targeted counterterrorism operation, with reports of clashes from both sides. Earlier, the military confirmed the arrival of aid trucks at Kerem Shalom, a vital aid route that …