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Hamas has offered a ceasefire deal. Here’s why that won’t bring an immediate end to the war in Gaza
Middle East
May 9, 2024
Hamas has offered a ceasefire deal. Here’s why that won’t bring an immediate end to the war in Gaza
CNN — When Hamas declared on Monday evening that it has “agreed” to a ceasefire deal, it caught many off…
UN estimates nearly 79,000 people have fled Rafah since Monday
Middle East
May 9, 2024
UN estimates nearly 79,000 people have fled Rafah since Monday
The UN’s main relief agency in Gaza (UNRWA) estimates that nearly 79,000 people have fled the southern city of Rafah since…
Six people killed in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, local hospitals say
Middle East
May 8, 2024
Six people killed in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, local hospitals say
Six people, including two women, were killed by Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Rafah and Khan Younis overnight, according to…
Foreign leaders condemn Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah
Middle East
May 8, 2024
Foreign leaders condemn Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah
Top international officials have criticized Israel’s military action in eastern Rafah, after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday ordered…
Egypt warns against dangers of possible Israeli military operation in Rafah
Egypt
May 7, 2024
Egypt warns against dangers of possible Israeli military operation in Rafah
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry warned on Monday of a possible Israeli military operation in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, explaining that…
‘My whole family has perished:’ 22 killed in Israeli airstrike on Rafah, hospital staff say
Middle East
April 30, 2024
‘My whole family has perished:’ 22 killed in Israeli airstrike on Rafah, hospital staff say
Editor’s Note: Warning: This story has graphic content. Rafah, Gaza CNN — Twenty-two people, including at least one infant and a…
FM: Israel’s potential ground invasion of Rafah will lead to unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe
Egypt
April 30, 2024
FM: Israel’s potential ground invasion of Rafah will lead to unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide stressed that the international community must maintain its support…
Over 90 trucks enter Gaza Strip through Rafah, Karem Abu-Salem crossings
Egypt
April 27, 2024
Over 90 trucks enter Gaza Strip through Rafah, Karem Abu-Salem crossings
Egyptian authorities in North Sinai on Friday continued to bring fuel trucks, relief and humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip,…
At least 18 people killed in Rafah attack, says Gaza Ministry of Health
Middle East
March 27, 2024
At least 18 people killed in Rafah attack, says Gaza Ministry of Health
At least 18 people, including nine children some of whom were just two years old, were killed after Israel struck…
Netanyahu says Rafah evacuation plan will be approved soon
Middle East
March 21, 2024
Netanyahu says Rafah evacuation plan will be approved soon
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that his government will soon approve a plan for the evacuation of civilians from Gaza’s southern…