Palestinian groups say Egyptian forces pumped gas into the tunnel; Cairo, which has sought to clamp down on border smuggling, has yet to comment on incident
Closure of Rafah gateway came after violent border riots over weekend; IDF announces entry into Strip of further materials for international aid projects
Cairo tells Hamas crossing will be closed from Monday, in seeming expression of anger over border riot that set back Egyptian-moderated ceasefire talks with Israel
Blaze quickly brought under control; apparent cross-border incendiary attack comes as Egypt holds meetings with Israel, Hamas in bid to negotiate long-term ceasefire
Meeting comes as Israeli foreign minister tells counterpart in Cairo that reconstruction will not happen if no solution found for Israelis held by Hamas
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