The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Gunfire sounds reported at Rafah border crossing from Egyptian side. Unclear if it signifies the start of ground operations. Tensions rise in the region.

Israeli forces set to take control of Rafah crossing, raising tensions in the region. Implications and repercussions of this move are being closely watched.

Multiple explosions in Rafah, Gaza raise concerns among US officials, but not seen as major Israeli military operation.

Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams arrived in Cairo Tuesday, with Egyptian state-linked media reporting that “all parties had agreed to return to the negotiating table” for ceasefire talks. The renewed push for mediated talks came hours after Israel sent tanks into Rafah in southern Gaza, seizing the border crossing with…

Israeli forces set to take control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, raising tensions in the region.

Palestinian group Hamas says it has agreed to an Egyptian-Qatari proposal, but Israel says it falls short of demands.

Biden administration officials decline to share details about proposal but say they are committed to reaching deal.

Hopes for truce amid the threat of Israeli assault on Rafah; anger in Queensland as Indigenous group fears being ‘gagged’

Explosions in Rafah, Gaza prompt evacuations and raise concerns for civilian safety. Ongoing tensions underscore the need for monitoring and de-escalation ...

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UN human rights chief criticizes Israel's demand for Palestinians to relocate from Rafah in Gaza, calling it inhumane and a violation of international laws.