The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down in Jeddah Wednesday to bolster new efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and ramp up aid deliveries there. His visit comes as Saudi Arabia announced its donation of $40 million to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. Follow our liveblog…

Israel’s PM says he does not see an alternative to a ground attack on Gaza’s southern city, in a sign of widening disagreement with the US president

President Biden urges Israeli officials to prevent Rafah invasion, risking clash with Netanyahu's determination. Pressure mounts on Biden administration.

Israeli Prime Minister's confidants to meet US officials in DC to discuss Gaza situation and address concerns about Israel's planned actions in Rafah.

US and Israeli officials to meet in Washington to discuss alternatives to a ground invasion of Gaza's Rafah city. Meeting aims to convene officials from bo...

Through art and bonding with each other, 68 children evacuated to Bethlehem are working through their pain.

Israel launches airstrikes on Rafah in Gaza amid escalating tensions with Palestinians. US calls for de-escalation. International community monitors closely.

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Efforts to hammer out a temporary truce in Gaza intensified Tuesday after months of war that have left parts of the devastated territory facing imminent famine.

The 68 children without parental care are getting a reprieve from war, but children who experience armed conflict often face long-lasting impacts when it comes to their mental health and development.

Israeli prime minister reiterates that he plans to order a ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip where a huge number of displaced Palestinians are living