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The importance of Rafah: A look back on its strategic significance and future outlook

Analysis: Rafah’s historical and contemporary importance underscores why maintaining control over the city will be crucial for Israel’s long-term security

Jennifer Teale | 02.22.25

Tal Shoham reunites with family after 16 months in Hamas captivity

Abducted during Oct. 7 massacre, Shoham, who turned 40 while in captivity, handed over by Red Cross to IDF and returned to Israel

Nina Fox, Lior Ohana | 02.22.25

IDF strikes Rafah as 2 suspects retrieve drone returning from Israel

IDF reports two suspects in southern Gaza struck after they came to collect a drone "that was being monitored" by Israel; Security sources said one person was killed and another was injured, as reports from Gaza describe "bombing buildings" in the Tel a-Sultan neighborhood of Rafah; Several attempts to smuggle weapons into Gaza using drones have been identified, IDF says

Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.12.25

דובר צה"ל בערבית, אל"ם אביחי אדרעי, בהודעה לתושבי עזה בנוגע לקרבה לכוחות צה״ל באיזור

IDF says Gazans could return north if cease-fire holds

In a message on Tuesday, Avichay Adraee warns against civilians approaching troops deployed in the Strip or the border with Israel and say instructions would be given regarding safe passage when it is possible

Einav Halabi | 01.21.25

לוחמי צוות הקרב של חטיבת הנח״ל השלימו לחימה של שבעה חודשים במרחב רפיח

Why Rafah is the fulcrum of the Gaza war

Analysis: To understand why Rafah is pivotal to both Hamas and Israel, one must examine its complex history which shaped its strategic importance

Jennifer Teale | 01.17.25

מימין למעלה: הרש גולדברג-פולין, עדן ירושלמי, אורי דנינו. מימין למטה: אלמוג סרסוסי, כרמל גת, אלכס לובנוב

IDF releases probe into murder of 6 hostages in Rafah tunnel: 'Assessed likelihood of hostages present in area was medium to low'

The IDF presented the families of Hersh, Uri, Eden, Alex, Almog and Carmel with the final investigation into their murders while in Hamas captivity; Military finds that its activities in the area had a 'circumstantial influence on the terrorists' decision to murder the 6 hostages'

Yoav Zitun | 12.24.24

IDF chief: 'Exerting pressure on Hamas daily to ensure return of hostages'

Speaking to troops in Rafah, Halevi says military intensifying operations to dismantle Hamas and secure return of remaining 100 hostages, emphasizes need for stronger security frameworks to support displaced residents returning to communities near Gaza

Yoav Zitun | 12.18.24

רס"ן (במיל') מושיקו (מקסים) רוזנוולד ז"ל, רס"ל אלכסנדר אנוסוב ז"ל

Two soldiers fall in building collapse near Gaza's Philadelphi Corridor

Major (res.) Moshiko Rozenwald, a 35-year-old officer and Sergeant first class (res.) Alexander Anosov, 26, both from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, bring the war’s toll to 818 fallen soldiers, as military operations intensify in Gaza

Ynet correspondents | 12.17.24

IDF officer killed in Gaza anti-tank missile attack

Capt. Avraham Ben Pinchas, 24, a platoon commander in the 401st Armored Brigade's 46th Battalion, from Harasha in the West Bank fell during operations in Rafah; Ben Pinchas suffered serious head injury during fighting in Gaza in October but recovered and returned to combat

Elisha Ben Kimon, Yoav Zitun | 12.07.24

Facing teen terrorists and hidden tunnels: The IDF's long fight ahead in Gaza

Hamas reportedly rebuilding its Gaza City brigade, including recruiting teenagers, as IDF nears completion of buffer zone in enclave's center; Nahal Brigade targets Rafah resistance pockets, while 162nd Division wraps up major Jabaliya raid

Yoav Zitun, Rafah | 12.03.24

חשבון האינסטגרם של איימן אבו טאהא, בעל הדירה בה התבצר סינוואר לפני חיסולו

'We thank Allah for this honor,' owner of house where Sinwar was killed says

'I lived in this house for 15 years', says Ayman Abu Taha who left his Rafah home last May; homeowner says he is proud the arch-terrorist 'achieved martyrdom' in his apartment

Einav Halabi | 10.20.24

Sinwar’s desperate last moments: Tried to down IDF drone with stick before building collapsed

IDF forces identify 3 terrorists in Rafah, opening fire as Hamas leader flees to nearby building and hides on second floor; his body found during sweeps day after; Bislach soldier severely wounded in incident

Yoav Zitun, Ilana Curiel | 10.17.24

Cash, UNRWA ID, weapons—and Mentos: The items found on Sinwar’s body

IDF forces discover large sums of cash, identification documents and numerous weapons alongside bodies of slain Hamas leader and senior terrorists killed with him during Rafah operation

Ynet | 10.17.24

Sinwar hid in Rafah tunnel alongside six hostages executed by Hamas

Hamas leader reportedly hid in same tunnel as hostages Hirsch Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, Carmel Gat and Alex Lobanov before they were killed by captors in August; IDF investigating whether hostages murdered during Sinwar’s escape

Nadav Eyal | 10.17.24

דותן שמעון אגם נעים עמית באכרי דניאל מימון טואף

4 soldiers killed in Rafah explosion, IDF says

Givati Brigade fighters Captain Daniel Mimon Toaff, Staff Sgt. Amit Bakri and Staff Sgt. Dotan Shimon, as well as paramedic Staff Sgt. Agam Naim, killed while searching for Hamas weapons; IDF probing cause of blast

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.18.24

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