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Israel's Bold Move in Rafah: What's Behind the Ceasefire Drama?

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Find out the latest on Israel's control of Rafah crossing amid ceasefire talks. Will the truce hold?

Israel's recent military actions in Rafah have intensified as the country takes control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt. The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, with ceasefire negotiations in play. The fate of the ceasefire deal hangs in the balance as Israeli military launches heavy attacks on Rafah, causing tension and uncertainty in the region.

The seizure of the Rafah crossing by Israeli forces is a strategic move with implications for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The crossing is a vital gateway for humanitarian aid between Gaza and Egypt, making Israel's control a critical development in the conflict. As smoke billows in Rafah from Israeli bombardment, the situation remains tense and unpredictable.

Despite Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire proposal, Israel's operational control of Rafah crossing signifies a potential breaking point in the conflict. The move comes after hours of back-and-forth tensions, highlighting the complexities of the situation and the challenges of reaching a lasting peace agreement.

As Israel asserts its dominance in Rafah, the Middle East conflict sees a new chapter unfold. The IDF's takeover of the border crossing and the subsequent evacuation of civilians in parts of Rafah raise questions about the future of the region and the impact on civilian populations. The ceasefire talks continue amidst uncertainty, leaving the international community on edge.

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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 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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Rafah assault threatens to be Israel breaking point for Democrats (Axios)

Smoke billows beneath a gray sky in the Gazan city of Rafah. Smoke billows after Israeli bombardment in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on May 6, 2024. Photo: ...

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Israel takes 'operational control' of Rafah crossing as cease-fire talks ... (USA TODAY)

The Rafah crossing is the only gateway for humanitarian aid between Gaza and Egypt. Israel's take over of the border crossing comes as indirect Israel-Hamas ...

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Middle East conflict live updates: IDF takes control of Rafah border ... (The Washington Post)

The Rafah crossing borders Egypt. Israel ordered about 100000 civilians in parts of Rafah to evacuate to prepare for โ€œground operationsโ€ in the area.

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Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah border as cease-fire ... (The Associated Press)

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

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Israeli military takes control of vital Rafah crossing from Gaza into ... (Reuters Africa)

The Israeli military seized control of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Tuesday and its tanks pushed into the southern Gazan ...

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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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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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Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid ... (Reuters India)

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had taken operational control of the Palestinian side of Gaza's southern Rafah Crossing, which borders Egypt and has ...

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Israel-Hamas war: Embattled Netanyahu's choice - Accept ceasefire ... (Sky News)

The Israeli leader, viewed as untrustworthy by many at home, must decide whether to accept the proposed peace deal and risk losing power or put his ...

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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 UN says Gaza's main aid arteries are "choked off" after troops shut the key crossing with Egypt.

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What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel ... (Reuters)

Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Monday it had agreed to a three-phased deal for a ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, although an Israeli ...

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Hamas agrees to a cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks and ... (Africanews English)

More than a million people are huddled in tents and overcrowded apartments in Rafah after fleeing Israel's military offensive in other parts of the Gaza Strip.

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