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Pressure mounting on Israel and Hamas to reach deal ahead of possible Israeli attack on Rafah

Apr 28

Explainer: What is the history of the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

10 hours ago

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

Israel-Hamas war: Israel pushes deeper into Rafah

2 days ago

Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera English

Israel's war on Gaza updates: Troops met with Hamas fire in Rafah operation

5 days ago

NBC News

NBC News

What ‘telltale signs’ will indicate Israel’s military operation in Rafah?

Apr 24

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian

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IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi visited troops in eastern Rafah earlier today, Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says in a press conference from the Kerem Shalom Crossing. Hagari says that over Israel's Independence Day, troops killed more than 100 terror operatives…

Posted on X2:36 PM

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian

manniefabian

Palestinian gunmen are seen at a UNRWA logistics center in southern Gaza's Rafah and near United Nations vehicles, in IDF drone footage from over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/3ut2x2UQx4

Posted on X2:05 PM

Kenneth Roth

KenRoth

"Israeli forces were battling Palestinian militants across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including in...the devastated north that the military said it had cleared months ago, where Hamas has exploited a security vacuum to regroup." Yet Netanyahu keeps bombing. apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-05-12-2024-c61fbe06bc5c1a7c85ac18a542e8776e

Posted on X5/12/24 3:58 PM

Joe Truzman

JoeTruzman

The Israeli military says it documented gunmen next to United Nations vehicles and were shooting in a UNRWA logistics compound located in eastern Rafah. pic.twitter.com/jcZGju3rLx

Posted on X2:30 PM

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Why is Israel bombing Rafah?

Rafah is considered Hamas' last stronghold. Some 300,000 of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there have fled the city following evacuation orders from Israel, which says it must invade to dismantle Hamas and return scores of hostages taken from Israel in the Oct. 7 attack that sparked the war.

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May 14 (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas have been waging war since gunmen from the Palestinian militant group went on the rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people and capturing 253 hostages. Israel responded with a military campaign in which more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed.

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At least 34,844 people have been killed and 78,404 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The death toll in Israel from Hamas's October 7 attacks stands at 1,139 with dozens of people still held captive.

Israel's war on Gaza updates: Troops met with Hamas fire in Rafah operation

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Bloomberg

Bloomberg

Israel's Plan for Rafah Attack Raises Pressure on Netanyahu

Apr 25

By Henry Meyer

FRANCE 24 English

Israel says it is poised to move on Rafah despite international warnings

Apr 25

NDTV

NDTV

Hamas Says Israel "Won't Achieve" Goals In Gaza's Rafah

Apr 26

Euronews

Euronews

Israel 'moving ahead' with Rafah offensive to target Hamas

Apr 25

FOX 7 Austin

FOX 7 Austin

Israel prepares to enter city of Rafah

Apr 24

Barron's

Barron's

Palestinian Leader Abbas Says Only US Can Stop Rafah Invasion 'Disaster'

Apr 28

The Independent

The Independent

The Independent

Israel 'moving ahead' with Rafah attack despite US plea

Apr 25

By Tom Watling

CNN

CNN

‘I don’t think Netanyahu wants to skip Rafah,’ says leading Israeli journalist

Apr 29

By Christiane Amanpour

WION

WION

Morning brief: Israel to go ahead with Rafah offensive; pro-Palestine stir spreads across US colleges, & more

Apr 25

The Times of Israel

The Times of Israel

The Times of Israel

IDF chief of staff approves Southern Command battle plans

Apr 28

The New Humanitarian

The New Humanitarian

The New Humanitarian

'If we survive': Palestinians in Rafah on fears of an imminent Israeli invasion

Apr 25

By Mohamed Soulaimane

Israeli military says preparations for ground operation in Rafah completed

Apr 25

Israel says preparations for ground operation in Rafah completed

Apr 25

The New Arab

Rafah invasion plan awaits Israel government green light

Apr 25

i24NEWS

i24NEWS

IDF Withdraws Nahal Brigade From Gaza, Prepares For Rafah Offensive - I24NEWS

Apr 25

NewsNation Now

Israel poised to move on Rafah despite US warning

Apr 24

By Sean Noone

Report: Up to 200,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah fearing offensive

Apr 25

The Tribune India

The Tribune India

The Tribune India

Israel says it is poised to move on Rafah to assault Hamas hold-outs

Apr 25

The New York Times

The New York Times

The New York Times

Thursday Briefing

Apr 25

By Daniel E. Slotnik

Polygraph.info

Polygraph.info

Footage of Gaza City airstrike misattributed to Rafah reaches millions on X, pushed by verified users

Apr 25

By William Echols

Middle East Monitor

Middle East Monitor

Middle East Monitor

Will Netanyahu win the battle of Rafah?

Apr 25

By Motasem Dalloul

The National

The National

'Let them kill us all': Gazans displaced to Rafah brace for Israeli ground invasion

Apr 25

By Holly Johnston

Strategic News Global

Israel Ready For Rafah Operation, Says Defence Official

Apr 25

By Ashwin Ahmad

The Times of India

The Times of India

The Times of India

'Last chance' for hostage deal before launch of Rafah offensive: Israel tells Egyptian delegation

Apr 27

POLITICO Europe

POLITICO Europe

POLITICO Europe

Von der Leyen: 'Completely unacceptable' for Israel to attack Rafah

Apr 29

By Kathryn Carlson & Nicholas Vinocur

The Jerusalem Post

The Jerusalem Post

US asks Israel to think differently ahead of Rafah operation

Apr 24

By Tovah Lazaroff

U.S. News & World Report

Gaza Truce or Rafah Assault? Netanyahu Faces Political Dilemma

Apr 29

By maayan lubell

No green light from Washington for Rafah mission, US envoy says - JNS.org

Apr 25

By Mike Wagenheim

Daily News Egypt

Daily News Egypt

Egypt's Shoukry, EU's Borrell tackle Gaza conflict at Riyadh summit - Dailynewsegypt

Apr 28

WORLD News Group

WORLD News Group

WORLD News Group

Friday morning news: April 26, 2024 | WORLD

Apr 26

Egypt in efforts to prevent Israeli offensive on Rafah

Apr 25

By Yoav Zitun

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Israel sends 2 brigades to Gaza as it prepares for Rafah offensive

Apr 24

LiveNOW from FOX

LiveNOW from FOX

LiveNOW from FOX

Israel warns Hamas of 'last chance' for truce deal

Apr 27

Israeli leader under public pressure for cease-fire deal amid ongoing threat to Rafah

Apr 29

The Guardian

The Guardian

Middle East crisis: 'not easy to see' how Israeli offensive on Rafah could be compliant with international law, says UK ...

Apr 30

By Lili Bayer & Martin Belam

Israeli military says preparations for ground operation in Rafah completed

Apr 26

By Xinjuan Wang

USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Israel agrees not to invade Rafah until consulting with US, Biden admin official says

Apr 28

By Karissa Waddick

Egypt holds 'secret' intel meeting with Israel on Rafah

Apr 25

Israel constructs tent camps to hold Gazans displaced by imminent Rafah onslaught

Apr 24

By Andre Damon

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen English

Exclusive: Hamas says Rafah brigades have a surprise in store

Apr 25

ReliefWeb

ReliefWeb

Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #159 [EN/AR/HE] - occupied Palestinian territory

Apr 29

Vatican News - English

Fears of pending assault on Rafah

Apr 26

Long War Journal

IDF rotates units in central Gaza as Rafah operation looms | FDD's Long War Journal

Apr 25

By Seth J. Frantzman

Al-Monitor

Al-Monitor

'Constant terror' in Rafah as Gazans brace for Israeli invasion

Apr 27

Israel amasses dozens of tanks, armored vehicles along border with southern Gaza Strip

Apr 26

ABC News

Israel-Gaza updates: Kerem Shalom crossing closed to aid after rockets fired from Rafah, IDF says

9 days ago

Jewish Exponent

Israeli Foreign Minister: Rafah Op to be Suspended if Hostage Deal Secured

Apr 29

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