The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

On board a humanitarian flight: Injured Gazan children flown to UAE for treatment

Children are the first victims of the war in Gaza, with over 14,000 youngsters killed, according to the United Nations. Many of them died due to a lack of medical care. In response to this humanitarian crisis, several countries are evacuating children with the heaviest wounds or with chronic illnesses…

France 24 · May 9, 2024

Dreams deferred in Gaza as Israel invades Rafah

Gaza’s displaced grapple with having to leave Rafah and pushing the dreams they had before the war further out of reach.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024

UN Negotiating To Resume Fuel Shipments Into Gaza

Critical fuel shortage in Gaza impacts medical operations, UN reports famine, escalating conflict with Israel, and international concerns over civilian impact.

Top News · May 9, 2024

Biden Threatens To Stop Arm Shipments If Israel Invades Rafah

President Joe Biden said Wednesday he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, his most direct warning to date over the prosecution of the war against Hamas. His fresh warning came after the US last week halted a shipment of huge American bombs…

International Business Times · May 9, 2024

Explainer: Why US is stopping some bomb shipments to Israel

American President Joe Biden has warned that the US would not provide offensive weapons to Israel for a potential full-scale assault on Rafah, a critical Hamas stronghold in Gaza. In an interview with CNN, Biden affirmed the US's commitment to Israel's defense by continuing to supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors…

The Times of India · May 9, 2024

US Warns Israel Over Rafah Invasion Impact On Weapons

US warns Israel over Rafah assault impact on weapon supply and escalating tensions in the region.

Top News · May 9, 2024

Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion

Palestine is pleading for more humanitarian support as the international community and aid organisations raise concerns and condemn Israel's invasion of Rafah.

AAP · May 9, 2024

Biden says he would halt additional weapons shipments if Israel invades Rafah

The president's comments to CNN follow news that one shipment of bombs is already on hold out of concern about the impact on civilian lives.

WEKU · May 9, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Turkey dismisses ‘fictional’ Israeli claims it is easing trade ban – as it happened

Turkey’s trade ban with Israel will remain until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid flows are secured, says minister

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024

Biden Vows To Withhold Weapons From Israel Over Rafah

President Biden's decision to potentially withhold weapons from Israel in case of a Rafah invasion marks a significant shift in US policy towards the Israe...

Top News · May 8, 2024