The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Hospitals in south Gaza will run out of fuel in three days, WHO warns

Already critically undersupplied hospitals have three days of fuel left, WHO chief warns as aid shipments also impeded.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024

Irrational Israel: On the ceasefire proposal and Hamas

The only practical way out of the humanitarian and political calamity in Gaza and moral abyss is a quick negotiated ceasefire that would see the release of all hostages and an IDF withdrawal

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

IDF Expands Operations In Rafah, New Satellite Imagery Reveals

Israel Defense Forces escalate operations in Rafah from airstrikes to ground operations, targeting terrorists and infrastructure.

Top News · May 8, 2024

Pentagon chief confirms US pause on weapons shipment to Israel

Lloyd Austin says US ‘has not made final determination’ on arms transfer amid concerns over Israel’s Rafah offensive.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024

Israel warns U.S. that weapons pause could sabotage hostage talks

The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to convey its concerns about Israel's plans for invading Rafah.

Axios · May 8, 2024

Netanyahu’s political survival in hands of far-right ministers

Reliance on extremist allies such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich distancing prime minister from Israeli public

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024

A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been a key lifeline for people in the Palestinian enclave. Here is a timeline of events since Oct. 7, 2023, leading up to Israel's offensive.

WEKU · May 8, 2024

US Pauses Shipment Of Munitions To Israel Amid Gaza Concerns

US pauses munitions shipment to Israel over concerns of potential ground operations in Rafah without civilian protection plan.

Top News · May 8, 2024

Biden visits Wisconsin as Gaza, Trump dominate public attention - Roll Call

President Biden pushed his jobs agenda in Wisconsin on Wednesday as some Democratic lawmakers called for an end to Israel’s conflict in Gaza.

Roll Call · May 8, 2024

No sign of breakthrough in hostage and ceasefire talks, Israeli official says; Kerem Shalom aid crossing reopens – as it happened

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024