The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza cause casualties as tensions rise in the region. Palestinian Civil Defense responds to tragic events.

Israel launches strikes on eastern Rafah amid confusion over ceasefire negotiations; tanks reportedly seen on outskirts of city

Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams arrived in Cairo Tuesday, with Egyptian state-linked media reporting that “all parties had agreed to return to the negotiating table” for ceasefire talks. The renewed push for mediated talks came hours after Israel sent tanks into Rafah in southern Gaza, seizing the border crossing with…

Israeli forces set to take control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, raising tensions in the region.

Palestinian group Hamas says it has agreed to an Egyptian-Qatari proposal, but Israel says it falls short of demands.

Biden administration officials decline to share details about proposal but say they are committed to reaching deal.

Hopes for truce amid the threat of Israeli assault on Rafah; anger in Queensland as Indigenous group fears being ‘gagged’

Explosions in Rafah, Gaza prompt evacuations and raise concerns for civilian safety. Ongoing tensions underscore the need for monitoring and de-escalation ...

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