The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Sinwar was killed during a ground operation in the city of Rafah, with US leaders hoping his death spells ‘opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza’

Despite thousands of deaths in the last year in Gaza, Israel’s war has expanded to other fronts in the region.

Recent developments in Rafah highlight the ongoing conflict between IDF and Hamas, with hostages found dead in tunnels, escalating tensions in the region.

The Israeli military gave journalists a tour of the barren strip of land on Gaza’s southern border that has become a major obstacle in talks over a cease-fire — and to a nearby, devastated district where troops have been battling militants for months.

The bodies of six hostages, including Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, were found in a tunnel in Rafah overnight.

Families of captives blame Benjamin Netanyahu after bodies of six captured by Hamas found killed just days before

Officials believe the hostages were killed shortly before they were discovered in a tunnel in Rafah by Israeli forces

Mass protests follow call for general strike by head of Israeli labour union after six hostages held by Hamas were recovered overnight

Tens of thousands of grieving and angry Israelis surged into the streets Sunday night in nationwide demonstrations against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, urging his government to reach a deal for the immediate return of hostages still being held in Gaza after the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas on…