World Central Kitchen Operations Paused Due To Evacuation Orders World Central Kitchen faces operational pause in Rafah due to evacuation orders, but continues to provide meals in unaffected areas. Top News · May 8, 2024
US 'suspends bombs shipment' to Israel as anger grows over Gaza death toll UK minister Claire Coutinho says ‘very robust policies’ in place for arms exports but urges Israel to protect civilians in Rafah Evening Standard · May 8, 2024
Israel Seizes Control Of Gaza's Vital Rafah Crossing Israeli control of Rafah crossing in Gaza leads to humanitarian crisis and aid shortages, requiring urgent international intervention. Top News · May 8, 2024
Israeli Military Reopens Kerem Shalom Crossing Into Gaza Israeli military reopens Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas rocket attack, while Rafah crossing remains closed, impacting aid delivery and leaving... Top News · May 8, 2024
Afternoon Update: US paused weapons shipment to Israel; Hunter Valley bus driver plea deal; and the life expectancy of cats Senior US official says shipment of bombs was paused last week after review of weapons that might be used in Rafah The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024
U.S. paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah, official says The shipment was supposed to be 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, according to an official, with the U.S. concern being how the explosives could be used in a dense urban setting. WEKU · May 8, 2024
Rafah And Kerem Shalom Crossings Into Gaza Remain Closed Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings into Gaza remain closed, impacting aid delivery and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. Top News · May 8, 2024
Wednesday briefing: What Israel’s Rafah offensive means for the prospect of peace In today’s newsletter: As an assault on a key route for aid is underway, we look at how the humanitarian crisis will unfold and the prospects for a ceasefire The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
US pauses weapons delivery to Israel over Rafah offensive concerns: Reports Biden’s administration paused shipment of weapons in effort to prevent full-scale assault on Rafah, official says. Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024
Israel Launches Fresh Gaza Strikes As Negotiators Work Towards Truce Israel struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after seizing the main border crossing with Egypt, where negotiators were working to make good on their "last chance" to cement a ceasefire deal. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
US Pauses Shipment Of Bombs To Israel Amid Concerns US halts bomb shipment to Israel over concerns of use in potential Rafah incursion. Ongoing discussions to safeguard civilians and prevent escalation. Top News · May 8, 2024
US Halts Bomb Shipment To Israel Over Rafah Concerns The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said Tuesday, marking the first time in the conflict that President Joe Biden has squeezed military aid to the key US ally. International Business Times · May 8, 2024
South Gaza hospitals have only three days of fuel left, WHO says Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip have only three days of fuel left due to the closure of border crossings, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that health services "may soon come to a halt". Earlier, Israel said it had reopened the Kerem Shalom border crossing… France 24 · May 8, 2024
Field Hospital Evacuation In Rafah Leaves Services Severely Limited Field hospital evacuation in Rafah due to IDF instructions leads to closure, impacting patients and causing fear among medical staff. Top News · May 7, 2024
Top News · May 7, 2024 Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah, Palestinians Face Evacuation Israeli tanks entering Rafah raise concerns for Palestinian civilians and humanitarian aid, impacting international relations.
France 24 · May 7, 2024 No, this video does not show Gazans evacuating Rafah by the thousands Following Israel's evacuation orders for 100,000 residents and displaced people from eastern Rafah on Monday, a viral video began circulating on X, in which users claim to show Palestinians fleeing the southern Gazan city. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal Biden administration says Israel has ‘legitimate goal’ in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 ‘The goal is to destroy Gaza’: Why Israel rejects a ceasefire with Hamas Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Israel launches Rafah offensive it says is start of mission to ‘eliminate’ Hamas Defence minister says operation will continue until militant group is defeated or begins to free hostages
The Guardian - US · May 7, 2024 Joe Biden’s ‘red line’ is an invasion of Rafah. So what happens if Israel attacks? It’s a moment of truth for Biden’s policy on Israel and the Palestinians – and at the least will make continued prevarication harder to disguise
Top News · May 7, 2024 International Pressure Mounts Against Israel Over Gaza Crisis Recent developments in Israel-Palestine conflict raise international concern. Efforts for ceasefire and humanitarian aid intensify amidst escalating tensions.
France 24 · May 7, 2024 Tanks in Rafah: Will Israeli operation scuttle or unblock truce talks? They say it's darkest before the dawn. Let's hope that's true, because Gaza's definitely in the dark this Tuesday. Israeli tanks are cutting off the Egyptian border crossing in the southernmost city of Rafah as the coalition war cabinet rejects what Hamas brands as acceptance of a truce deal, instead…
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 The Guardian view on hope and despair in Gaza: attacking Rafah will compound this disaster Editorial: Israel’s evacuation orders and seizure of the key crossing are exacerbating the suffering of Palestinians and endangering hostages
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Israeli offensive on Rafah would break international law, UK minister says Andrew Mitchell says military action on city will not eradicate Hamas and priority is to secure a permanent ceasefire
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 ‘No safe place’: people in Rafah describe terror as Israeli assault begins With fuel dwindling for aid trucks and main entry points to south of Gaza closed, residents wonder how they will survive