The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

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…

Editorial: Israel’s evacuation orders and seizure of the key crossing are exacerbating the suffering of Palestinians and endangering hostages

Andrew Mitchell says military action on city will not eradicate Hamas and priority is to secure a permanent ceasefire

With fuel dwindling for aid trucks and main entry points to south of Gaza closed, residents wonder how they will survive

UN and aid agencies urge Israel to halt a Rafah incursion with Gaza in the midst of famine, needing urgent aid.

Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council and a former top UN humanitarian official, told FRANCE 24 on Tuesday that Gaza is "among the worst places in humanitarian history". He described a trapped population enduring "relentless" bombardment since October 2023. With regards to the southern city of Rafah,…

Palestinians in eastern Rafah face repeated displacement and trauma amid escalating violence, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and ...

Beijing joins France in urging Israel against Rafah offensive in latest effort to make its diplomatic mark

UN Secretary General calls for ceasefire and hostage deal to alleviate Gaza suffering and restore peace.

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Israeli forces have taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing into Egypt. A U.S. Border Patrol agent explains how he sees his agency's mission.