Misery deepens in Gaza's Rafah as Israeli troops press operation
Monday, 13 May 2024 Aid workers strive to distribute supplies to displaced Palestinians in Rafah amid closed crossings. Israeli military intensifies operations focusing on tunnels along the border with Egypt. Memorial ceremonies at Mount Herzl cemetery honor fallen soldiers. The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees reported that 360,000 Palestinians have left Rafah in the last week, out of a total of 1.3 million who were taking shelter there before the operation started, with many of them having already escaped conflict in other areas during the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas.
Seven months into the conflict triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack, Israeli forces are engaged in fierce battles with Palestinian militants in Gaza, focusing on Rafah near the Egyptian border and new flashpoints in northern and central areas. An incident of friendly fire in Jabalia resulted in the...
Israel lashes out at South Africa's case before the UN's top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) describing it as "distorted" and saying Rafah is a "stronghold" for Hamas. The comments by..
Indonesians gathered outside the US embassy in Jakarta to remember Nakba and denounce Israel’s continuing operation in Rafah. RT's Rebecca Napitupulu reports on the issue.
In a high-stakes legal battle at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Israel has once again contested accusations of genocide brought by South Africa. This urgent request from South Africa calls..