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3 hungry lions were left behind in the Rafah zoo

Zoo managers evacuated to Khan Younis said that they had to leave the lions there, due to lack of time and also because they did not have suitable means of transportation; They appealed to the UN to help save the animals left behind

Einav Halabi | 05.22.24

סט א' של צילומי לוויין לפני ואחרי מ רפיח רצועת עזה שמעידים על התרוקנות עיר האוהלים אוהלים בגלל המבצע של צה"ל

Satellite images show how Rafah is emptying out

The images show that masses of tents in the streets of Rafah and around the city were dismantled within a few days, as the IDF conducts its limited operation; Despite global concerns of a humanitarian disaster, this has not materialized

Ynet, News Agencies | 05.21.24

סמ"ר נחמן מאיר חיים וקנין וסמ"ר נועם בטאן

Two Givati Brigade soldiers killed near Rafah

First sergeant Nachman Meir Haim Vaknin, 20, of Eilat, and Sergeant Noam Bittan, 20, of Moshav Yad Rambam, were killed when an IED exploded in a tunnel shaft; an officer and two soldiers were also seriously injured

Yoav Zitun, Niv Shaiovich | 05.19.24

דגם דמוי טנק שאיתרו כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבת גבעתי במוצב חמאס

Hamas fires rockets into Sderot to 'unload' weapons stocks as IDF closes in

IDF enters heart of Jabaliya after rockets fired into Sderot; rocket hits empty building, 2 women hurt seeking shelter; Nahal troops end weeklong operation in Zeitoun; Givati Brigade finds model of IDF tank in Hamas outpost near Rafah

ynet correspondents | 05.15.24

IDF names Sergeant Ira Yair Gispan as first soldier killed in Rafah operation

7th Armored Brigade soldier, 19, killed in operational accident, 3 others injured; Gispan's former teacher: 'He was the glue that held the class together. He was very smart, had excellent abilities and still aspired to be a combat soldier'

Yoav Zitun, Raanan Ben-Zur, Alexandra Lukash | 05.15.24

Biden promotes new $1 billion weapons package for Israel, without heavy bombs

US officials tell Wall Street Journal president proposed package to Congress with tank ammo, tactical vehicles and mortars but no heavy bombs; Biden announces would veto GOP bill demanding immediate military aid to Israel

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.15.24

International Court of Justice to discuss cease-fire request in Gaza

International Court accepts South Africa's second appeal against Israel at The Hague asking to stop the IDF's operation in Rafah; Turkey, Egypt join case

Itamar Eichner | 05.14.24

Israeli tanks push into built-up areas in eastern Rafah, residents say

Locals say Israeli forces entered neighborhoods of Al-Jneina, Al-Salam and Al-Brazil; 450,000 people 'forcibly displaced' from Rafah since May 6, UNRWA say; Qatar to continue mediator role between Israel, Hamas, Qatari PM says

Ynet, Reuters | 05.14.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי

Egypt considering downgrading diplomatic relations with Israel, report says

After joining case against Israel in The Hague, Wall Street Journal reports Cairo also considering potentially recalling ambassador from Tel Aviv

Ynet | 05.14.24

Egypt supports South Africa's case against Israel in The Hague amid Rafah operations

Amid IDF operations on eastern outskirts of Gaza's southernmost city, Egyptian Foreign Ministry announces intention to support World Court application against Israel in response to 'escalation in Israeli attacks against civilians in Gaza'

Lior Ben Ari | 05.12.24

שר החוץ אלי כהן עם דיוויד קמרון שר החוץ של בריטניה סיור ב בארי

Cameron: withholding arms from Israel would strengthen Hamas

UK Foreign Secretary says making a political declaration without completing a process to determine if law is violated, is the wrong path; slams Hamas for rejected proposed hostage release deal

Ynet | 05.12.24

Defense officials say government must decide who to rule Gaza

Opinion: Concerned over need to return troops into areas already fought over, senior IDF staff warn military achievements would be lost if no alternative for Hamas rule is named; Smotrich stalls approval for new F-35 squadrons

Yossi Yehushua | 05.12.24

Egypt refuses coordination of aid delivery to Gaza, report

State-affiliated TV says Cairo officials say Israel to blame for deteriorating humanitarian situation in Strip after IDF takes control of Rafah border crossing and operates in city

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun, Meir Turgeman | 05.12.24

US offers valuable intel in exchange for restraint in Rafah, report

Officials say administration offered to give location of Hamas leaders, strategic tunnels if offensive would be limited; also offer to help establish safe tent cities and provide food, water, medicine for civilians leaving area

Ynet | 05.12.24

Israel optimistic US will deliver delayed bombs, but will prohibit use in Rafah

Officials say Washington seeking resolution to impasse over held-up arms deliveries involving civilian evacuation from southern Gaza Strip city

Itamar Eichner | 05.11.24

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