Israeli military seizes Rafah border crossing, steps up attacks in southern Gaza
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 Israeli military seizes Rafah border crossing, enters town after air strikes. Conflict persists amid ceasefire talks. Hamas agrees to proposal, rejected by Israel. Gaza civilian casualties. International concern over refugee plight. More than one million people have sought refuge in Rafah, living in tented camps and makeshift shelters. Ceasefire negotiations mediated by Qatar, Cairo. Netanyahu's war cabinet continues operation.
The Israeli military said on Tuesday (May 7) it had taken operational control of the Palestinian side of Gaza's southern Rafah Crossing, which borders Egypt and has been pivotal for the delivery of aid and the exit of injured people in the Gaza war. Reuters was able to locate the footage of...
Tensions escalate between Egypt and Israel as Egypt warns of military action after IDF seizure of a sensitive corridor. Wall Street Journal reports strained ties between Tel Aviv and Cairo. IDF holds..
Over the past week there has been no let up in the fierce resistance to Israelβs genocidal onslaught. Jon Elmer takes a look at the latest news from the resistance across Gaza, with a focus on Rafah..
Israeli army evacuates 100,000 from eastern Rafah for a potential ground attack in southern Gaza. Civilians urged to move safely amid Israeli air strikes... IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
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