Rafah

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has said that the recent deaths in Rafah following Israeli airstrikes do not constitute a major ground operation that crosses U.S. red lines. What Happened: Kirby emphasized that the U.S. does not have a specific “measuring stick” for such...

All eyes are on Rafah, the border city in the Gaza Strip adjacent to Egypt. What Happened: Gaza health authorities say an Israeli tank shelling killed at least 21 people at a tent camp west of Rafah on Tuesday. Israel’s military denied the strike. The camp, a cluster of tents in Al-Mawasi...

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply with a series of critical events in the past 24 hours. An Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s Rafah city on Sunday night resulted in significant casualties, including the deaths of 45 people, igniting a wave of global condemnation. The attack came...

Spain, Norway and Ireland announced their formal recognition of an independent Palestinian state Wednesday. This decision, seen as a rebuke to Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza and its longstanding occupation of Palestinian territories, has sparked a fierce response from Israel....

In a response to the U.S. warning of potential arms restrictions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged that Israel will stand alone and “fight with our fingernails.” What Happened: Netanyahu made the statement on Thursday following the ceasefire negotiations in Cairo,...

The U.S. has issued a stern warning to Israel, cautioning that its invasion of Rafah could potentially disrupt the supply of weapons, amidst escalating tensions in Gaza. What Happened: President Joe Biden expressed his strongest warning yet to Israel, urging it to avoid a full-scale attack on Rafah...

The Biden administration reportedly put a hold on a weapons shipment to Israel, amid growing concerns over potential Israeli military action in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. What Happened: An unnamed senior administration revealed that the U.S. government suspended a shipment of weapons to...

Israeli military forces have commenced airstrikes in Rafah, triggering the evacuation of parts of the southern Gaza city. This city has been a refuge for over a million displaced individuals. What Happened: On Monday, residents of Rafah were advised to move to an “expanded humanitarian zone...

The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians in parts of Rafah to evacuate immediately in anticipation of a planned military operation. What Happened: The Israeli Defense Force has initiated the evacuation of Palestinians from parts of Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, as reported by CNBC on Monday...

President Joe Biden has reiterated his unwavering support for Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, linking the affirmation to the Jewish holiday of Passover. What Happened: Biden expressed his steadfast support for Israel in a message released on Sunday, connecting the Jewish holiday of...

In a recent development, a high-ranking Israeli official has accused the Biden administration of attempting to destabilize the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What Happened: The official’s statement, released on Tuesday, underscores the escalating tension between...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has taken a firm stance against the United States’ current military support for Israel, amidst escalating tensions in Gaza. What Happened: Sanders has made a public appeal to the White House to cease military aid to Israel, describing the situation in Gaza as an...

In a bold move that could escalate tensions in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly intends to invade Rafah, ignoring warnings from U.S. President Joe Biden and international leaders. What Happened: Netanyahu is set on moving forward with an invasion of Rafah,...

The United States has put forward a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council, highlighting the critical need for a “temporary ceasefire in Gaza as soon as practicable.” This proposal, as verified by Reuters on Monday, marks a pivotal shift in the U.S.’s stance...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, vowing to “finish the job.” A member of his War Cabinet has also threatened to invade the city of Rafah if Israeli hostages are not released by the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan. What Happened...