The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Palestinian Forced To Flee Home Amid Israeli Military Assault

The story of Mohamed Abu Daqqa in Gaza highlights the devastating impact of conflict on displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis and Rafah.

Top News · May 14, 2024

Fierce Battles Rage Across Gaza As US Calls For Post-war Plan

Israeli troops fought Hamas militants in multiple battles across the Gaza Strip, forcing new waves of Palestinian mass displacement, as Israel marked a sombre Independence Day on Tuesday.

International Business Times · May 14, 2024

Gaza ceasefire deadlocked as Israel’s Rafah attacks set talks ‘backward’

Qatar says mediation efforts are being hampered by Israel’s offensive on Gaza’s southern city.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024

UN Vehicle Struck In Rafah, Israeli Military Says In Combat Zone

Israeli military reports UN vehicle struck in Rafah, resulting in injuries and death. Incident occurred in active combat zone. Challenges faced by humanita...

Top News · May 14, 2024

Middle East crisis: large parts of Rafah now a ‘ghost town’, says Unrwa spokesperson – as it happened

Louise Wateridge, in a post on X, said it was ‘hard to believe there were over a million people sheltering here just a week ago’

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024

Former Indian Army officer employed with U.N. killed in Rafah

Indian UN staff killed in Gaza, first international casualty in Israel-Hamas conflict, UN calls for ceasefire.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

NSM-20: ‘Inconsistencies’ plague US assessment on Israel’s Gaza war conduct

Advocates say Biden administration is ‘bending over backwards’ to avoid saying whether Israel is violating laws of war.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024

Biden Administration Concerned About Israel's Potential Incursion Into Gaza

Biden administration expresses concerns over Israel's potential incursion into Rafah, urging focus on post-war plans.

Top News · May 13, 2024

Trapped in Rafah, U.S. medical volunteers say they can't save lives and can't evacuate

At the European Hospital in Rafah, there are shortages of pain medication, antibiotics, even bandages, American volunteers say they are unable to save lives — and unable to evacuate to safety.

WEKU · May 13, 2024

German Chancellor Opposes Broad Attack On Rafah, Citing Civilian Concerns

German Chancellor opposes potential attack on Rafah to protect civilians amidst escalating tensions in Gaza. Urgent need for peaceful resolution to prevent...

Top News · May 13, 2024