Rafah offensive - Wikipedia
On 6 May 2024, Israel began a military offensive in and around the city of Rafah as part of its invasion of the Gaza Strip during the Israel–Hamas war.
What happened when Israel attacked Rafah? - Al Jazeera
May 28, 2024 · Thirteen out of 21 people killed by Israel in an air strike on the so-called “safe area” of al-Mawasi were civilian women and girls, Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reported on Tuesday.
Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah
Mar 21, 2024 · JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is determined to launch a ground offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, a plan that has raised global alarm because of the potential for harm to the hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering there.
Rafah is a dusty, rubble-strewn ghost town 2 months after Israel ...
Jul 7, 2024 · Israel says it has nearly defeated Hamas forces in Rafah — an area identified earlier this year as the militant group’s’ last stronghold in Gaza. The Israeli military invited reporters into Rafah on Wednesday, the first time international media visited Gaza’s southernmost city since it was invaded May 6 .
Timeline of events leading to Israel's Rafah offensive - NPR
May 8, 2024 · The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been a key lifeline for people in the Palestinian enclave. Here is a timeline of events since Oct. 7, 2023, leading up to Israel's...
Background of the Rafah offensive - Wikipedia
Egypt warned Israel that if it invaded Rafah, the Egypt–Israel peace treaty would be suspended. Egypt also stepped up security on its border with Israel and sent 40 tanks and armored personnel carriers to northeastern Sinai.
Deadly Strike in Rafah Did Not Cross Biden’s Red Line, Officials Say
May 28, 2024 · President Biden has threatened to cut off the supply of some weapons if Israel mounts a major offensive in Rafah. “We haven’t seen that,” a White House spokesman said. Top U.S. officials say...
Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah | AP …
Apr 30, 2024 · Israel is determined to launch an offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost town, a plan that has raised global alarm because of the potential for harm to more than a million Palestinian civilians sheltering there.
Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, Gaza’s lifeline: What’s going ...
May 7, 2024 · UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the prospect of a ground invasion of Rafah as “intolerable” and called on Israel and Hamas “to go an extra mile” to reach a truce deal.
UN warns Israel against 'terrifying' full invasion of Rafah
Feb 12, 2024 · The Israeli goverment has accused Western leaders urging Israel not to proceed with military operations in Rafah of being "complicit with Hamas's human shields' strategy".