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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 05.05.24

יואב גלנט עם לוחמי אוגדה 99 בפעולות במרכז רצועת עזה

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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 05.02.24

IDF partially releases reservists as Rafah offensive looms

Israel awaits Hamas' response to Egyptian hostage deal proposal amid growing international concerns about invasion of last Hamas bastion in Gaza

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.02.24

שר הביטחון יואב גלנט בכרם שלום עם מזכיר המדינה האמריקני אנתוני בלינקן

Blinken says US cannot support Rafah assault without humanitarian plan

Blinken visits Nahal Oz to observe the destruction caused in the October 7 Hamas massacre, observed aid transport into Gaza at Kerem Shalom and visited the Ashdod Port to see aid arriving there on its way to the Strip

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Reuters | 05.01.24

IDF expands humanitarian safe zone ahead of possible Rafah offensive

IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee conveys details to Rafah residents about where humanitarian aid will be provided; 'We will witness an unprecedented massacre if Israel enters' Rafah residents say

Einav Halabi | 05.01.24

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו עם מזכיר המדינה האמריקני אנתוני בלינקן

US opposed to Rafah offensive, Blinken tells PM

Saudi Arabia urging Washington consider optional agreement that does not include Israel, should IDF move on Rafah, according to report

Itamar Eichner, Roy Rubinstein, Einav Halabi | 05.01.24

IDF prepares for Rafah offensive, integrating tactical moves with humanitarian outreach

Amid tense wait for Hamas' response on hostage deal, army faces exceptional challenge: how to achieve Israeli objectives should Rafah operation proceed while adhering to stringent American restrictions and collaborating with Egypt

Yossi Yehoshua | 05.01.24

יחיא סינוואר, אוהלים ברפיח, בנימין נתניהו

Netanyahu says Rafah offensive on track, war continues

PM tells families of hostages and fallen soldiers not deterred by potential ICC arrest warrants against him, willing to 'sacrifice himself for Israel' as he vows not to the war until remaining Hamas battalions eliminated

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Gilad Cohen | 04.30.24

'We hate Hamas like we hate Israel': the Palestinians who managed to flee Gaza

Clandestine industry smuggling Gazans out of enclave involves 24-hour special permit, Shin Bet clearance and costs $5,000-$10,000; from their new Cairo homes, insiders share their frustrations with Hamas and what they think Israel still doesn't grasp

Smadar Perry | 04.29.24

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