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After Spain, Norway and Ireland, Slovenia joins Palestinian state chorus

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has announced his country is 'deliberating' recognition of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, for 'state legislature approval'; Series of sanctions are now being considered against Israel following controversial Rafah strike that claimed civilian lives

ynet correspondents | 05.28.24

Palestinians report IDF tanks enter central Rafah

In first time since October 7, accounts say several tanks seen stationed close to central mosque inside the border city despite ICJ's orders to halt offensive; UN Security Council to convene on Rafah strike

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 05.28.24

Wife of Maccabi Tel Aviv coach says Rafah operation 'devastating just as Oct. 7'

Claudine Keane in Instagram post calls to return Israeli hostages while saying pictures from IDF advancement in Rafah equal to those of massacre

Ynet | 05.28.24

אלוף (מיל׳) ניצן אלון בשיח עם המשרתים במפקדה האחראית על השבת החטופים מלחמת חרבות ברזל

Talks to resume for a hostage release deal

After Hamas says no negotiations possible while IDF offensive in Gaza continues Israel's negotiating team to begin discussions with mediators who are to relay Israel's position to Hamas; Netanyahu rejects claims he is putting obstacles in the path of a deal

Yuval Karni | 05.28.24

המחבל יאסין רביע ראש מטה הגדה של חמאס ש חוסל ב רפיח

Who are the Hamas heavyweights eliminated in the Israeli strike on Rafah?

IDF eliminates Khaled Nagar and Yassin Rabia, senior officials in Hamas' West Bank command responsible for murder of Israelis between 2001 and 2003, including late husband of MK Limor Son Har-Melech; both freed in Shalit deal

Ynet | 05.27.24

IDF strikes 'significant' terrorist compound, Palestinians claim 'civilians hurt'

Army says eliminated Hamas's West Bank military chief; at least 35 killed, according to Gaza's Hamas-controlled health authorities

Ynet | 05.27.24

IDF pulls some troops out of Rafah as key border crossing prepares to reopen

Military says forces will leave fighting to train and recuperate while others continue the offensive; Palestinians report IDF tanks nearing city's Emirati hospital

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 05.26.24

Rockets fired on central Israel from Rafah

Hamas claims responsibility; several rockets intercepted as loud blasts rock Tel Aviv, the Sharon and Gush Dan areas in first rocket fire on central Israel in four months

Yoav Zitun | 05.26.24

Is continuing to fight in Rafah worth it?

Opinion: Within days, the UN Security Council will convene to discuss the international Criminal Court's decision on Rafah; Without a US veto, which is likely but not certain, the diplomatic disaster will be dire; Some countries may impose sanctions on Israel without a Security Council decision

Nahum Barnea | 05.26.24

World narrative on ICJ ruling on Rafah wrong, officials say

In briefing to reporters, officials say the carefully worded ruling by the judges of the UN's International Court of Justice does not stop Rafah offensive or deny Israel's ability for self-defense rejecting South African request for an end to war, for the 4th time

Itamar Eichner | 05.26.24

משלחות דרום אפריקה וישראל בבית הדין הבינלאומי לצדק

ICJ: Israel must cease Rafah operation

UN top court says Israel must halt military operation in Rafah, responding favorably to South Africa's petition amid broader 'genocide' claims in Gaza; Experts believe Israel will not comply

Itamar Eichner | 05.24.24

Israeli official says 'no power' will stop Israel from combating Hamas

Comment comes amid tensions in Jerusalem ahead of expected International Court of Justice's decision on South Africa's appeal to stop Gaza war

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 05.24.24

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבת גבעתי ברפיח

IDF forces push deeper into Rafah

Army reports troops engaging terrorists in Brazil neighborhood and Al-Shaboura refugee camp, marking deepest point Israeli forces operated in Gaza's southernmost city as they continue pushing westward; World Court to rule on halt to Rafah offensive Friday

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 05.23.24

היועץ לביטחון לאומי של ארה"ב ג'ייק סאליבן

'White House says direct negotiations best way forward on Palestinian state'

US National Security Advisor speaks to reporters after Ireland, Spain, Norway announce they would recognize a Palestinian State at the end of May

Reuters | 05.22.24

Intense fighting as IDF advances to heart of Rafah

Exchanges of fire between IDF and Hamas are heard at all hours, and intensity has reached highs never before seen; Biden administration criticizing Netanyahu, saying his lack of a post-war vision is only strengthening Hamas

ynet correspondents | 05.22.24

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