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US Senator Graham says delaying arms to Israel akin to 'Hiroshima and Nagasaki on steroids'
GOP lawmaker says US ‘will pay a price’ for ‘obscene’ decision to stop weapons to Israel ‘at a time of great peril’; State Department says considering delaying further weapon shipments to Israel in response to Rafah operation
Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York
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05.08.24
US stopped sending bombs to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion, official says
No final decision had been made yet on whether to proceed with the arms shipment at a later date; Biden described U.S. support for Israel as 'ironclad, even when we disagree'
AP
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05.08.24
Hamas' agreement to truce proposal proves importance of acting in Rafah
Opinion: The terror group's acceptance proves only military pressure can bring Hamas to its knees, and only this can ultimately lead to the return of all the hostages and the creation of peace on the southern border
Naveh Dromi
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05.07.24
IDF seizes control of Rafah border crossing, Palestinians say
Sky News Arabic shows Israeli flag on Gazan side of the border with Egypt; Social media posts show military APC near English Gaza sign; Qatar sending delegation back to Cairo to resume negotiations for hostage release, cease-fire
Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun
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05.07.24
Palestinians report tanks have entered East Rafah after War Cabinet gives operation go-ahead
IDF ground forces enter East Rafah after intense shelling; War Cabinet unanimously decides to continue Gaza operation and also send negotiating team to Gaza; US official: 'War Cabinet did not negotiate with Hamas in good faith'
Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun
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05.06.24
In Rafah, throughout Gaza citizens celebrate Hamas acceptance of cease-fire proposal
Celebrations breakout across Gaza after terror group announces it accepts cease-fire proposal; 'We have been reborn; we are crying with happiness'
Einav Halabi, News Agencies
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05.06.24
Israel's War Cabinet approves first phase of Rafah operation
After residents of southern most city in Strip told to evacuate to safe zones, ministers vote unanimously in favor of operation following Hamas deadly strike on Kerem Shalom crossing and failure of hostage release negotiations
Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi
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05.06.24
Israel's Rafah offensive limited as pressure put on Hamas
Opinion: IDF warns Rafah residents to evacuate to humanitarian zone; operation's greenlight signals to Hamas that if it shows flexibility, the hostage release deal can proceed; Israel indicates its is mindful of American humanitarian concerns
Ron Ben-Yishai
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05.06.24
IDF begins evacuation of Rafah residents amid negotiation deadlock
Military calls on Gazans living in the city's eastern neighborhoods to promptly evacuate to humanitarian zone near Al-Mawasi; U.S., Qatar to exert pressure on parties to continue talks
Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi
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05.06.24
Hamas' hostage deal refusal paves way for Rafah offensive
Opinion: Breakdown of negotiations in Cairo, coupled with deadly rocket attacks that claimed IDF soldiers' lives, points unmistakably to a single course of action: the IDF must act swiftly in Rafah; The objective is clear – neutralize the terror forces stationed there to ensure the safety of the Negev's residents and secure release of the hostages
Ron Ben-Yishai
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05.06.24
The Israeli people want to enter Rafah, and won't give up this time
Opinion: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was wise to announce Israel won't give up on an operation in Rafah, which is what his political camp and the majority of the Israeli public wish to do
Naveh Dromi
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05.05.24
Rafah offensive 'imminent', Gallant tells troops in Gaza
Defense Minister says IDF temporarily scaled back Gaza operations to facilitate release of hostages; however, he indicates attack on southern Gazan city fast approaching as Hamas refuses to agree to deal
Ynet
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05.05.24
At least 10 hurt in rocket attack on Kerem Shalom fired from Rafah
Some 14 rockets land near border crossing, prompting army to close it down and halting aid trucks from entering Gaza; IDF scrambles helicopters and jets to evacuate wounded and target launch sites; Hamas promptly claimes responsibility for strike
Yoav Zitun
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05.05.24
Biden warning on Rafah is election ploy dressed in geopolitical clothing
Opinion: The Biden administration has now resorted to political blackmail to get its way; Taming the IDF will give the Biden election campaign, so it hopes, a perceptible boost among Muslim and progressive voters
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn
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05.02.24
Global spotlight on city poised to end war: the Rafah dilemma
With war reaching its final stages, here's a breakdown of the Rafah issue: the current situation in the city, its strategic significance, the military challenges present, international objections, how it could affect relations with Egypt and Hamas' response to threats
Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi
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05.02.24
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