The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

The Foreign Office said more UK nationals were able cross into Egypt on Thursday, but declined to say how many.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

As more Palestinians with foreign citizenship leave Gaza, some families are left in the lurch

Dozens of Palestinians with foreign passports crossed through the war-torn Gaza Strip’s only exit for the second straight day, escaping the suffocating siege into the empty Egyptian desert

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Ministers continue push for Britons to be allowed out of war-torn Gaza

Britons remain trapped in the territory as Israel continues its war on Hamas and the death toll rises further.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

‘Absolute chaos’: first Briton to cross from Gaza to Egypt describes ordeal

Abdel Hammad took 10 hours to get to Egypt and will not receive support from UK Foreign Office to fly home

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

Ministers trying to secure release of more Britons as two aid workers flee Gaza

Around 200 UK citizens have registered as being in the strip with the Foreign Office.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Watch live view of Rafah border as crossing expected to open for second day

Watch a live view of the Rafah border on Thursday 2 November, as the crossing is expected to open for a second day.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Why Egypt has not fully opened its Gaza border for fleeing Palestinians

Sisi has been criticised for only allowing a few refugees through, but housing large numbers would be a big political risk

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

Afternoon Update: Adelaide family tell of ‘nerve-racking’ Gaza escape; cricketers ridicule ‘Bazball’ dictionary inclusion; and sign up for a blind date

The family are among 20 Australians who have managed to escape Gaza via the Rafah crossing

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023

Sunak vows to ensure safe evacuation of British nationals from Gaza

Prime minister appreciates Egypt for its role in helping to allow some to leave via Rafah border crossing

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

WHO says ‘almost impossible’ to bring aid into Gaza – as it happened

This blog is closed.Israel and Hamas at war: what we know on day 28

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023