Rafah

2024 - 5 - 6

Israel Orders Evacuation of Rafah Amid Rising Tensions

Gaza -- Israel Ceasefire - Gaza - Hamas - Israel - Rafah

Discover the latest on Israel's move to evacuate Rafah amidst escalating conflict. Find out more about the ceasefire negotiations and military strikes.

In a dramatic turn of events, Israel has issued an evacuation order for tens of thousands of Palestinians in Rafah, sparking fears of a devastating assault. As the conflict intensifies, the Israeli military has launched targeted strikes in the city, Hamas' final stronghold in Gaza. Despite Hamas accepting a ceasefire proposal, Israel persists with its operations in Rafah, with aid groups warning of dire consequences.

The Biden administration is closely monitoring the situation, expressing opposition to the Rafah operation while reviewing ceasefire proposals. As tensions mount, the fate of Gaza hangs in the balance as displaced individuals flee the looming assault.

As Israel continues to strike targets in Rafah, Hamas issues warnings of a challenging truce, highlighting the fragile state of negotiations. Amidst the chaos, Netanyahu and Biden engage in urgent talks to prevent further escalation.

With Israel's military operation unfolding in Rafah, conflicting reports emerge about ceasefire agreements and potential ground invasions. The situation remains fluid as both sides navigate delicate diplomatic and military maneuvers, leaving the region on edge.

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World reacts to Israel's Rafah evacuation order (Aljazeera.com)

Aid groups warn of devastating consequences of any assault on Rafah after Israel orders tens of thousands to evacuate.

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Israel rejects ceasefire proposal and presses ahead with 'targeted ... (Sky News)

The Israeli military said it was conducting "targeted strikes" against Hamas in the east of the city, which is the group's final stronghold in Gaza.

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Israel orders Gazans to evacuate part of Rafah for 'limited' operation (BBC News)

Israel's military says it has begun ordering Palestinians to leave parts of eastern Rafah ahead of a "limited" operation in the southern Gaza city.

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US 'reviewing' Gaza ceasefire proposal, says it opposes Rafah ... (Aljazeera.com)

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

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Israel's army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah (NPR)

The Israeli military on Monday ordered tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Rafah to evacuate, a move indicating Israel's offensive on Gaza's ...

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Terrified and exhausted, thousands flee feared imminent assault on ... (The Guardian)

People displaced from elsewhere in Gaza during the war are on the move again but find their destination already packed.

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Israel carries out Rafah strikes hours after Hamas saying it will ... (thejournal.ie)

ISRAELI LEADERS HAVE approved a military operation in the southern Gaza town of Rafah and began striking targets in the area, despite Hamas announcing its ...

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Hamas warns Rafah operation 'won't be a picnic,' says Gaza truce ... (The Times of Israel)

Netanyahu, Biden speak by phone as Washington scrambles to get fizzling hostage release deal negotiations back on track and prevent looming ground offensive ...

The latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal and attacks on ... (NPR)

It has been a whiplash day in Gaza. Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal with Israel, but the Israeli cabinet has vowed to continue operation in Rafah.

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Hamas talks up a truce, but Israel may still invade Rafah (The Economist)

That evening Hamas announced that it would accept an Egyptian proposal for a temporary ceasefire and would in return release 33 of the Israeli hostages it is ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Israel blasts Rafah; fate of ceasefire ... (Aljazeera.com)

Israel says it is studying a ceasefire deal agreed to by Hamas as Israeli military launches heavy attacks on Rafah.

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Israeli assault on Gaza city of Rafah: what we know so far (The Guardian)

Israel launches strikes on eastern Rafah amid confusion over ceasefire negotiations; tanks reportedly seen on outskirts of city.

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Biden calls PM to reiterate opposition to Rafah op after IDF orders ... (The Times of Israel)

Call also focuses on hostage talks, which were subsequently shaken up with Hamas announcement claiming to accept ceasefire proposal; Netanyahu agrees to ...

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Israel strikes targets in Rafah, hours after Hamas agrees to a cease ... (PBS NewsHour)

The high-stakes diplomatic moves and military brinkmanship left a glimmer of hope alive — but only barely — for an accord that could bring at least a pause ...

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Israeli attacks on Rafah: What we know (Vox)

The Israel-Hamas war went from a potential short-term ceasefire to strikes on Rafah on Monday.

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Israel Gaza live updates: Israel strikes Rafah as fate of ceasefire ... (BBC News)

Hamas said earlier it had approved a ceasefire proposal but Israel's Netanyahu says it is "far from meeting" demands.

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'I am leaving for the unknown.' Palestinians fleeing Rafah describe ... (CNN)

Palestinian civilians told to evacuate eastern Rafah by the Israeli military have described their fear and despair at being uprooted from their homes and ...

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Israel take control of Palestinian side of Rafah crossing (RTE.ie)

Israel's Army Radio has reported that Israeli forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egyptian southern Gaza.

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Israeli forces say they have operational control of Palestinian side of ... (The Guardian)

Gaza border authority confirms presence of Israel's tanks at crossing, sole gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid.

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Israel launches strikes in Rafah hours after Hamas agrees to a Gaza ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The Hamas militant group announced it had accepted a ceasefire proposal brought forward by mediators Egypt and Qatar.

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Israeli troops seize Gaza side of Rafah crossing, hit Rafah with ... (Voice of America)

Hamas says it accepts cease-fire proposal, which Israel calls far from satisfying its demands.

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Gaza war: Where has Israel told Rafah displaced to go? (BBC News)

Many Palestinians are fleeing eastern parts of Rafah, after the Israeli military ordered their evacuation before starting an operation in the southern Gaza ...

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Israeli forces take control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with ... (NPR)

An Israeli tank brigade seized control Tuesday of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, authorities said, as cease-fire negotiations ...

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Israel Gaza live updates: IDF says it controls Gaza side of Rafah ... (BBC News)

The Israeli military says it is in control of the Rafah border point, hours after Hamas said it accepted a truce deal drawn up by Egypt.

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Why has Israel moved into Rafah and what is status of its ceasefire ... (The Guardian)

IDF sent tanks into city in southern Gaza on Tuesday as it said terms of ceasefire deal were undecided.

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Israeli troops take control of Rafah border crossing, angering Egypt (The Washington Post)

Israeli forces moved on Rafah after Hamas said it had agreed to a Qatari-Egyptian brokered cease-fire proposal.

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Gaza: Israel takes Rafah crossing as truce talks continue (BBC News)

The Israeli military says its troops have taken "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.

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Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, Gaza's lifeline: What's going on? (Aljazeera.com)

The Israeli military has seized control of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, moving forward with an offensive in the southern ...

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Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing with Egypt (BreakingNews.ie)

The move comes after hours of whiplash in the Israel-Hamas war, with the militant group on Monday saying it accepted an Egyptian-Qatari mediated ceasefire ...

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Israeli forces take control at Rafah crossing; How a Border Patrol ... (NPR)

Israeli forces have taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing into Egypt. A U.S. Border Patrol agent explains how he sees his agency's mission.

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