U.S. and Israeli officials are divided over whether to allow the militants, stranded inside a tunnel network in Rafah, safe passage.

Egypt’s influence had been eclipsed by Persian Gulf countries’ growing role. But Cairo played a central role in securing a Gaza truce and wants to ensure it endures.

But humanitarian groups continue to face challenges in supplying assistance, including blocked roads, damaged warehouses and Israeli government restrictions.

But humanitarian groups continue to face challenges in supplying assistance, including blocked roads, damaged warehouses and Israeli government restrictions.