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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

תיעוד: כניסת כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 401 למעבר רפיח בצידו העזתי

Egyptian soldier killed in exchanges of fire with IDF at Rafah crossing

Officials fear incident may endanger already challenged relations between Cairo and Jerusalem after increased tensions brought on by Gaza war

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 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

Egypt, US agree on 200 trucks with aid to enter Gaza through Kerem Shalom daily

U.S. President Biden speaks with Egyptian President to ensure aid flow continues as humanitarian aid piles up on Egyptian side of border since IDF takes control of Rafah crossing

Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 05.25.24

Palestinians climb onto trucks to grab aid that was delivered into Gaza through a U.S.-built pier

CENTCOM: over 569 tons of aid delivered across floating pier into Gaza

UN says no aid was received in warehouses since Saturday after 1 trucks were cleaned out by Palestinians; 'We need to make sure that the necessary security and logistical arrangements are in place before we proceed'

Reuters | 05.21.24

כלי רכב של צה"ל בצד העזתי של מעבר רפיח רצועת עזה

Egypt rejects Israeli plans for Rafah crossing, sources say

The proposal includes a mechanism for how to manage the crossing after IDF troops withdraw, the security sources say; Egypt insists the crossing should be managed only by Palestinian authorities

Reuters | 05.16.24

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

IDF troops move on Jabaliya, residents flee

Arab media says civilians leave Jabaliya refugee camp heading toward Gaza city as troops approach after strikes on the area in advance of raid and IDF warnings for them to escape danger

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 05.12.24

War Cabinet votes to expand Rafah operations as IDF encircles city's east

Locals report near-constant explosions and gunfire east and northeast of city, western parts also unsafe due to tank fire; troops uncover large weapons cache in central Gaza City school

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Reuters | 05.10.24

Despite Hamas mortar rounds, Kerem Shalom crossing opens to allow humanitarian aid

Sirens sound at Kerem Shalom crossing hours after Biden Administration pressures Israel to reopen Gaza land border for aid; US demands 'limited operation' in Rafah as Gazans flee north

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 05.08.24

Netanyahu says Hamas position untenable, Rafah offensive continues

Netanyahu stresses Rafah operation moving forward unhindered, and that Hamas' position for a deal is too far Israel's to make it happen; Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the troops in the field: 'Hamas only understands force and therefore we will intensify our operation'

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 05.07.24

In Rafah op, Israel must be clear with Sinwar: surrender, free hostages for safe Gaza exit

Analysis: Israeli control of Rafah crossing undermines Hamas' rule in Gaza; to maintain this advantage, Israel must foster alternative leaders and make it clear that freeing hostages will spare Hamas further setbacks

Ron Ben-Yishai | 05.07.24

IDF push into Rafah is a diplomatic minefield

Israel is adamant that an incursion into Rafah is the only way to eliminate Hamas, but even President Joe Biden, Israel's top advocate, is losing faith in Netanyahu's promises; The Egyptians, while willing to engage with Israel to find a solution, are also showing obvious signs of trepidation about the Israeli' government's ability to carry out this task without harming civilians

Gilad Meiri | 02.11.24

Israel seeks more security on Egyptian border with Gaza, WSJ reports

Talks underway over security measures to prevent Hamas using tunnels under Egyptian border to rebuild military capabilities after war; Israel asks for sensors, real-time alert if digging found and right to fly drones in area

Ynet | 01.07.24

Numbers reported by Hamas should be met with healthy skepticism

Opinion: Many worldwide immediately blamed IDF for October 17 hospital bombing's casualties, crediting Hamas' claim; we must adhere to the truth: Hamas is fully responsible for any civilian losses

Ben-Dror Yemini | 01.01.24

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