The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Gaza War Rages On Christmas Eve As Biden Urges Caution

Israel pushed on Sunday with its military campaign to destroy Hamas over the October 7 attacks, as the focus of the deadly combat shifted to southern Gaza where most displaced Palestinians are trapped.

International Business Times · Dec 24, 2023

In Gaza, Displaced Women Recount Lives Upended By War

A relentless Israeli military campaign, in response to deadly Hamas attacks on October 7, has upset the lives of most, if not all, residents of the Gaza Strip.

International Business Times · Dec 24, 2023

War Pushing Gaza To Famine, UN Warns

The Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, the United Nations warned ahead of an expected Security Council vote Friday on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory but not call for a ceasefire.

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023

How the Israeli military is bombing 'safe' areas in southern Gaza

Since the Israeli offensive in northern and southern Gaza resumed on December 1, the armed forces have been dropping leaflets and contacting Palestinian civilians, calling on them to evacuate to "safe zones" in the south. But video from the ground shows that these same areas have been the target of…

France 24 · Dec 21, 2023

Israeli attack kills Palestinian border crossing chief: Gaza officials

Bassem Ghaben, director of Israeli-controlled Karem Abu Salem crossing, was working to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023

Israel Bombs More Gaza Targets As Envoy Seeks Truce

The Israeli army said Thursday it bombed scores of targets in the Gaza Strip as diplomats pressed on with efforts to halt the fighting that Hamas says has killed 20,000 people in the Palestinian territory.

International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023

UN security council vote delayed yet again and now set for Friday – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023

Israel Orders More Gaza Evacuations As Envoys Seek Truce

Israel has ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza's main city as diplomats pressed on with efforts to secure a pause in the war that Hamas says has claimed 20,000 lives.

International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023

Gaza death toll surpasses 20,000 as UN Security Council delays vote on aid

The grim milestone comes as the UN’s top decision-making body postpones a key vote on Gaza aid for the third time.

Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023

Israel Bombs Gaza As UN Weighs New Ceasefire Call

Israel launched more deadly strikes on Gaza Tuesday as the UN Security Council was due to vote on another ceasefire demand and concern mounted over the conflict's impact on global shipping.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023