The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

US aid enters Gaza through pier

Food and fuel supplies arrived on Friday as Israeli forces encroach on the “safe zone” of Rafah

Salon · May 17, 2024

Israel tells UN court it has right to press on with assault in Gaza’s Rafah

Rejecting South Africa’s accusations of genocide, Israel claims case makes ‘a mockery of the heinous charge’.

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024

Israel says South Africa genocide case at UN court 'totally divorced' from facts

Israel lashed out Friday at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, describing it as "totally divorced" from reality, as Pretoria urges judges to order a ceasefire in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2024

Hezbollah introduces new weapons and tactics against Israel as war in Gaza drags on

Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group is introducing new tactics and weapons against Israel as the war in Gaza drags on and Israeli troops enter parts of the southern city of Rafah

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Israel To Hit Back At 'Genocide' Claims At UN Top Court

Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations' top court at allegations from South Africa that it has escalated a campaign of "genocide" with its military operation in Rafah.

International Business Times · May 17, 2024

Israeli military recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza

The Israeli military on Friday said its troops in Gaza found the bodies of three Israeli hostages killed during the October 7 attack, including German-Israeli national Shani Louk. All three were killed by Hamas while fleeing the Nova music festival, said the military. The announcement came as the first aid…

France 24 · May 17, 2024

Israel Sends More Troops Into Rafa, Wears Down Hamas

Israel deploys troops in Rafah against Hamas amid tensions. US installs floating pier for aid delivery. Hospital overwhelmed in Gaza.

Top News · May 17, 2024

South Africa calls on ICJ to order Israel to end Rafah offensive

Lawyers urge international court of justice to issue urgent measures over assault on Gaza’s southernmost city

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Israel ready to ‘intensify’ attack on Rafah as UN’s top court urged to intervene

South Africa calls on the International Court of Justice to order Israel to halt its offensive in the southern Gaza city

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

Gaza update: why neither ceasefire talks nor the Rafah offensive appear to be working

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, addressed his countrymen on Monday as the country marked its 76th day of independence. His narrative was predictably defiant. He trotted out his usual line that the war would not stop “until the Hamas monsters are eradicated”.

The Conversation · May 16, 2024