Rafah

Rafah is one of the largest cities in the Gaza Strip, located on its far southern end on the border with Egypt.

The city is the site of the Rafah border crossing, the only entry and exit point out of Gaza and into Egypt, compared to the other border crossings that go into Israel.

Rafah is partially divided, with part of the city being located on the Egyptian side of the border. A network of smuggling tunnels run beneath the city and crossing in an attempt to circumvent the blockade around Gaza.

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Rafah Crossing to re-open Friday, terrorists among those to leave

The border crossing is being opened earlier than expected due to the release of hostages on Thursday, which was not originally in the agreement.

By AMICHAI STEIN , BEN EDIDIN
31/01/2025

Trump releases thousands of one-ton bomb shipments frozen by Biden to Israel

The delivery was frozen by the Biden administration in May due to the Israeli operation in Rafah.

Palestinian civilians rush to northern Gaza as ceasefire comes into effect

The ceasefire was meant to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time but was delayed due to Hamas's failure to provide the list of names of the three hostages to be released on the same day.

Overlooked warning: Rescued hostage's testimony could've saved slain hostages

Despite repeating his account twice, Alkadi's claims were dismissed. A few days later, the bodies of six hostages were discovered in the same tunnel.

A military evaluation of Netanyahu’s WSJ framing of the war

"The Post" analyzes claims made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a comprehensive interview with "The Wall Street Journal."

Halevi in Rafah: We are dismantling Hamas, its infrastructure to prevent another Oct. 7

"Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip are coming back to life. Residents are returning, and as they do, our responsibility grows even greater—not less."

Palestinian in Gaza: Hamas must cede control and release the hostages

An anonymous Palestinian described the ongoing suffering in Gaza, insisting Hamas must end it by releasing the hostages and ceding power.

By BASAM SAID/THE MEDIA LINE
14/11/2024

PM Netanyahu requests to postpone court testimony, citing war complications

Netanyahu's attorney Amit Haddad stated that recent security developments made proper defense preparations "impossible."

How Netanyahu’s 'all eyes on Rafah' strategy became a game changer in the war

“All Eyes on Rafah” may become the defining slogan of this multi-front war, but it has taken on new meaning. By eliminating Sinwar, Netanyahu has achieved a key war objective.

Hamas official: Russian-Israeli hostages will be prioritized for release in deal

Deputy head of Hamas's political bureau, Mousa Abu Marzouk, insisted that their release would still be contingent on a deal.

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