The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Middle East Conflict: Israel Eliminates Hamas Operations Chief; US Reportedly Sets Rafah Limits

It's Day 160 of the raging war in Gaza – the Israeli army continues to target high-ranking officials of Hamas as the U.S. continues to pressure the Netanyahu government against launching an all-out ground invasion of civilian-packed Rafah.

International Business Times · Mar 14, 2024

‘Death trap’: Israeli forces kill six in new attack on Gaza aid seekers

The deadly incident comes after an Israeli air strike on an UNRWA-run aid centre kills at least five people in Rafah.

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024

Is­rael’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 160

An Israeli strike has killed five Palestinians and injured 22 after it hit a UN aid distribution centre in Rafah.

Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024

Race To Rush Aid To Gaza As EU Warns Hunger 'A Weapon Of War'

Donor nations, aid agencies and charities pushed on with efforts Wednesday to rush food to war-torn Gaza by land, air and sea after the EU top diplomat said starvation had become "a weapon of war".

International Business Times · Mar 13, 2024

Netanyahu To Continue Military Campaign In Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to continue military campaign in Rafah despite international calls for ceasefire sparks criticism and concern. ...

Top News · Mar 12, 2024

As they wait for a truce, Palestinians and Israeli hostage families voice their agony

The prospect of a cease-fire in Gaza offers hope, but as talks drag on, Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages say the wait for a breakthrough is bringing frustration and pain.

WEKU · Mar 12, 2024

Gazans Break Fast Without 'Joy Of Ramadan' As Israel-Hamas War Grinds On

The first day of Ramadan came and went in Gaza, with residents marking a joyless iftar against a backdrop of famine, disease and displacement as the war in the besieged territory ground on more than five months after it began.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2024

Tensions Rise As Israeli Invasion Threatens Gaza During Ramadan

President Biden expresses concern over potential Israeli invasion of Rafah in Gaza and clashes in Jerusalem's Old City during Ramadan.

Top News · Mar 11, 2024

Israel Prepares For Potential Military Offensive In Rafah

Ramadan ceasefire failure leads to potential Israeli offensive in Rafah. Biden-Israel tensions rise over Gaza offensive.

Top News · Mar 11, 2024

Photos: The 5-month mark passes as the humanitarian crisis grows in Gaza

Ramadan begins as five months of war passes in Gaza. Countries including Jordan, Sweden, Canada and the U.S. continue to contribute aid to help with the growing humanitarian crisis.

WEKU · Mar 11, 2024