Rafah

Palestinian city in southern Gaza Strip

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Rafah is a city in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestine. It is the capital of the Rafah Governorate of the State of Palestine, located 30 kilometers (19 mi) south-west of Gaza City. In 2017, Rafah had a population of 171,889. As a result of massive bombardment and ground assaults in Gaza City and Khan Yunis by Israel during the Gaza war, about 1.4 million Palestinians are believed to be sheltering in Rafah as of February 2024.

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Thousands flee Gaza's Rafah after Israel issues new evacuation orders Thousands flee Gaza's Rafah after Israel issues new evacuation orders UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said 140,000 people are impacted by the Israeli military's latest displacement orders, which.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 2 days ago

Israel expands ground operations in Gaza as ceasefire efforts continue Israel expands ground operations in Gaza as ceasefire efforts continue The IDF says it has expanded its ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip, with troops advancing deeper into Rafah as they.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 4 days ago

Israel's Deadly Airstrikes on Gaza Kill 100+ \| Civilians in Panic – Did U.S. Approve Another Wave? Israel has launched a massive wave of airstrikes across Gaza, killing over 100 people and shattering a fragile ceasefire that had been in place since January. The attacks targeted Gaza City, Deir.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 2 weeks ago

Aid enters Gaza through Rafah as Palestinians struggle to access supplies Aid enters Gaza through Rafah as Palestinians struggle to access supplies Aid continues to enter Gaza but many Palestinians struggle to access supplies. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas may.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on February 25, 2025

Hamas Releases Israeli Hostage Tal Shoham; Families Weep in Relief \| Watch Hamas’ Chilling Transfer Hamas Releases Israeli Hostage Tal Shoham; Families Weep in Relief. Hamas has released Israeli hostage Tal Shoham as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under the ongoing Gaza ceasefire... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:48Published on February 22, 2025

Hamas Parades Israeli Hostages Tal Shoham & Averu Mengistu in Rafah Before Handing Them Over Hamas paraded Israeli hostages Tal Shoham and Averu Mengistu on stage in the southern Gazan city of Rafah before handing them over to the Red Cross. This release marks the final phase of the current.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:54Published on February 22, 2025

Israeli Hostages Handed to Red Cross in Rafah: Gazans Cheer Hamas - 'Trump and Netanyahu are...' Gazans gathered in large numbers to show support for the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's armed wing, as Israeli hostages were handed over to the Red Cross in Rafah. The exchange has intensified.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on February 22, 2025

Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages \| Israelis is Tel Aviv Hostage Square Cheer and Cry \| Video Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages. Emotional scenes unfold in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square as Israelis cheer and cry while watching the live footage of Hamas releasing Israeli hostages Tal Shoham and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:40Published on February 22, 2025

Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages \| Shocking Video Shows Hamas Parading Hostages on Stage \| Watch Hamas Releases Israeli Hostages. In a shocking display, Hamas paraded released Israeli hostages on stage in Gaza before handing them over to the Red Cross. The dramatic footage shows Hamas militants,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published on February 22, 2025

BREAKING\| Hamas Parades Long-Held Hostage Avera Mengistu, Tal Shoham \| Israel-Hamas Last Swap Begins Hamas has publicly paraded long-held Israeli hostage Avera Mengistu and fellow captive Tal Shoham in Rafah, just as the final swap of the first phase of the Israel-Hamas hostage exchange begins. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published on February 22, 2025

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Tunnels under children's bedrooms and silent streets - Sky News witnesses flattened city in Gaza Rafah is now a wasteland. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2024
Israeli tank shells hit tent camp in Rafah killing at least 25, say Gaza health officials At least 25 Palestinians have been killed, and 50 injured, after Israeli tanks are said to have fired on tents sheltering displaced families in Rafah, according to health officials and emergency.. Sky News - Published on June 22, 2024
India expresses deep concern over loss of civilian lives in Rafah IndiaTimes - Published on May 31, 2024

'Matter of...': India reacts to 'All eyes on Rafah', reaffirms support for Palestine India reiterates its backing for Palestine statehood following Spain, Ireland, and Norway's recognition moves, emphasizing a two-state solution. DNA - Published on May 30, 2024
Taylor Swift Fans Pressure Her to Speak Out on Palestine Taylor Swift fans are putting pressure on the singer to speak out about the Israel-Hamas war ... even going as far as demonstrating at the "Eras" tour over in Europe. Following an airstrike on Rafah.. TMZ.com - Published on May 29, 2024
'All eyes on Rafah' image shared millions of times on social media If you're on Instagram, it's an image you will likely have seen: orderly lines of tents stretching into the distance on dusty ground, white structures in the centre spelling out the words "All eyes on.. Sky News - Published on May 29, 2024

Israeli airstrike that killed dozens in Rafah carried out using type of bomb supplied by US On the night of 26 May, an Israeli airstrike hit the neighbourhood of Tel al Sultan in Rafah. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2024
Rafah: Was Biden’s red line crossed? By most measures, yes. By Biden’s measure - probably not Just over two weeks ago, President Biden drew a clear red line for his "old friend Bibi". Sky News - Published on May 28, 2024
Rafah is 'hell on Earth', warns UN agency head The southern Gazan city of Rafah has become "hell on Earth", the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2024
The walls are closing in on Netanyahu as US largely silent after deadly strike on Rafah There have been many potential turning points in this war, and every time Israel has remained determinedly on the path it's set: to destroy Hamas. Sky News - Published on May 27, 2024

International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to stop its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2024
South Africa says Gaza at 'new and horrific stage' as it urges UN court to order ceasefire South Africa has told a UN court the situation in Gaza is at a "new and horrific stage" - as it tries to convince it to order a ceasefire and stop Israel's operation in Rafah. Sky News - Published on May 16, 2024
UN launches probe into first international staff killed by unidentified strike in Rafah The United Nations has initiated an inquiry into an unattributed attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah on Monday, marking the first instance of a UN international staff member being killed in Gaza since Oct.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 15, 2024	Retired Colonel, 46, working with UN killed in Gaza attack Indian Army colonel Waibhav Anil Kale killed in Gaza. Survived by wife and children in Pune. Attacked in Khan Younis en route to European Hospital in Rafah. First international casualty in Gaza since.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 14, 2024
Indian staff member with the UN killed in Gaza An Indian personnel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in Rafah, making it the "first international" casualty for the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 14, 2024	Israel orders residents from more areas of Rafah to evacuate Israel has called on residents from more areas of Rafah in the Gaza Strip to evacuate and head to the "expanded humanitarian area". Sky News - Published on May 11, 2024
Satellite images show speed and scale of Rafah evacuation When Nahed Abu Eyada woke up on Monday morning, flyers were littering the streets outside her flat in Rafah. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2024	Joe Biden's decision to halt supply of arms to Israel if Rafah is invaded could come back to haunt him All decisions have intended consequences and unintended consequences. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2024
Biden says US will stop some weapons shipments to Israel if it invades Rafah President Joe Biden has warned Israel in his toughest public comments so far that the US would stop supplying it with some weapons if Israel invades the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Sky News - Published on May 8, 2024	Rafah is Biden's red line for Netanyahu - but there's not much he can do to stop it being crossed Setting red lines is all very well, as long as you follow through when they are crossed. Sky News - Published on May 8, 2024
How Israel launched its Rafah offensive and seized key border crossing After more than six months of war and displacement, half the population of the Gaza Strip is thought to be sheltering in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2024	Embattled Netanyahu's choice: Accept ceasefire deal or gamble on Rafah incursion There are many in Israel who don't believe Benjamin Netanyahu wants a new hostage deal, and they're not just the families of those still being held in Gaza. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2024
Israel rejects ceasefire proposal and presses ahead with 'targeted strikes' on Rafah Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas and announced it is pushing ahead with an assault on the town of Rafah in southern Gaza. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2024	Starmer calls for 'immediate ceasefire' as Israel threatens Rafah offensive Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said an Israeli offensive "must not go ahead" after the military told Palestinians to leave parts of the city of Rafah. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2024
Rafah offensive would test the very limits of West's support for Israel Senior Israeli officials have been threatening a major military operation into the city of Rafah and surrounding areas in southern Gaza for weeks. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2024	Baby saved from womb of mother killed in Israeli strike Palestinians in Rafah are reeling from a series of devastating Israeli airstrikes that have killed 22 people - including 18 children. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2024
'There is a date': Israeli PM Netanyahu vows Rafah invasion will go ahead despite withdrawing troops Israel's prime minister has reiterated his vow to invade the city of Rafah in southern Gaza and declared: "There is a date." Sky News - Published on April 8, 2024	A ceasefire would bring respite for Netanyahu - but Israel's war in Gaza is far from over For all the talk of an imminent offensive in Rafah, I don't sense the timing or conditions are currently right for Israel, either on a political or military level. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2024
'Famine is worse than war': The fight for survival in Gaza In a narrow side street next to the market in Rafah, a group of children form a disorganised queue as a charity worker distributes some watery soup. Sky News - Published on April 4, 2024	Blinken says Rafah offensive risks 'further isolating' Israel as UN rejects ceasefire resolution US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Israel that an offensive on Rafah, the southern Gazan city sheltering more than one million people, would risk "further isolating" it. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024
Netanyahu defiant on Rafah invasion as officials meet in Qatar for ceasefire talks Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his determination to carry out a ground invasion of Rafah, despite growing pressure from Western allies. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2024	Netanyahu vows to push ahead with assault on Rafah, despite international criticism A defiant Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a long-expected assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite international criticism. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2024

Rafah

Palestinian city in southern Gaza Strip

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