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סמל יאיר לוין ז"ל, סמל אלמוג שלום ז"ל, סמ"ר איתן קרלסברון ז"ל, רס"ן טל פשבילסקי (שאלוב) ז"ל

IDF says 4 soldiers killed in Rafah explosion

Military says six others were hurt, five seriously when an explosive device detonated in a building causing its collapse, in the Shabura neighborhood of the city, where forces extracted two Israeli hostages in February

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 06.11.24

Egypt’s Gaza war mediation: The interests of an embedded mediator

Commentary: Egypt escalates rift between Cairo and Jerusalem amid Gaza war by placing full responsibility on Israel while joining ICJ genocide case and possibly downgrading diplomatic relations

Dr. Bosmat Yefet | 06.07.24

Israel secures full control over entire Gaza-Egypt border, report says

IDF forces said to seize Philadelphi Corridor completely after Gazans report attempted westward push from air and ground overnight, with fierce gun battles between Israeli troops and Hamas-led Palestinian fighters also taking place

Einav Halabi | 06.07.24

Failed infiltration attempt from Gaza sparks renewed fears among border residents

Killing of IDF tracker reignites fears among residents pressured by state to return home; 'IDF stuck in October 6 mode, talking about fortifications, walls and fences—not real security,' one local says; security coordinators demand to 'be in the loop'

Matan Tzuri | 06.07.24

Terrorists attempt to infiltrate border fence near Rafah crossing, 3 eliminated

IDF says forces patrolling the border fence near Rafah encountered the terrorists, who attempted to infiltrate and opened fire at the forces; one terrorist managed to escape back to Rafah; One of the most serious incidents on Gaza border since first week of war

Yoav Zitun | 06.06.24

שר הביטחון יואב גלנט, מקיים דיון מבצעי במפקדת פיקוד הדרום

Gallant: 'We are steadily choking Hamas, preparing an alternative government'

Defense minister says terror group deprived of 'ability to reinforce, grow stronger or arm itself' after IDF seizes control of Gaza-Egypt border and cutting off supply routes

Ynet | 06.02.24

Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu shelved its Rafah military plans in order to avoid crossing US President Joe Biden's 'red lines'

Israel shelved its original plan for Rafah due to American pressure

Israel overhauled its military operations in Rafah following intensive discussion with American officials to avoid crossing the "red line" set by the Biden administration, Israeli and US officials told the Wall street Journal; Instead of a two-division attack in the area, it chose to focus on the border between Gaza and Egypt

Ynet | 06.02.24

Hamas says no talks until war ends

Islamist terror group issues statement demanding an end to the fighting before agreeing to return to negotiations for the release of hostages; Egypt, US attempt to reach an agreement on the administration of the Rafah border crossing including with the PA

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 05.30.24

IDF soldiers operating in Rafah, where they uncovered a 1.5 kilometer-long tunnel

IDF uncovers 1.5-km-long terror tunnel in eastern Rafah

Large quantities of weapons, including short-range anti-tank missiles, AK-47s, explosives and grenades were found inside the tunnel, which also included a hideout, toilets and additional rooms

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 05.29.24

מזכיר המדינה של ארה"ב אנתוני בלינקן בדיון ב קונגרס

No post-war plan risks chaos, Hamas return, Blinken says

Secretary of State says US unsure if American weapons used in fatal attack on Rafah over weekend and awaits Israeli probe; visiting Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tells Netanyahu ICJ head judge 'raging antisemite'

Itamar Eichner, Agencies | 05.29.24

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צה"ל, חטיבה 401 במזרח רפיח

IDF says it controls Philadelphi corridor on Gaza-Egypt border

Military locates dozens of loaded rocket launchers close to the border, placed there under the assumption that the IDF would not bomb an area so close to Egyptian territory; 'Hamas lifeline cut,' military says

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 05.29.24

Instagram removes pro-Israel response to viral 'All eyes on Rafah' campaign

Platform blocks Benjamin Giarmon, creator of "Where were your eyes on October 7", which was launched to respond to "ALL EYES ON RAFAH" shared by millions including celebrities

Ran Boker, Einav Halabi, Agencies | 05.29.24

Hollywood shares viral 'All eyes on Rafah' post, Israeli celebs respond

As music, film and TV stars jump on online bandwagon, Israeli celebrities respond by sharing a post asking, 'Where were your eyes on October 7?'

Omer Daniel | 05.29.24

סמ״ר אמיר גלילוב, סמ״ר אורי בר אור וסמ״ר עידו אפל

IDF names 3 soldiers killed by an explosive in Rafah

Staff Sgt. Amir Galilov, 20, Staff Sgt. Uri Bar Or, 21, and Staff Sgt. Ido Appel, 21, of Nahal Brigade's 50th Battalion fall in battle after powerful IED detonates in booby-trapped building; officer and two more soldiers seriously hurt

Yoav Zitun | 05.29.24

Airstrike on Hamas terror leaders was kilometer from Rafah refugee camps, IDF says

Hamas munitions stored near the site of the precision attack in Rafah caused secondary explosions, but the IDF has not definitively identified the cause of the fire that killed dozens of displaced Gazans; 'Hamas used the place for terrorism'

Yoav Zitun | 05.28.24

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