Hamas says it will not enter negotiations unless Israel stops war on Gaza The Palestinian group says it is ready for a ‘complete agreement’ including exchange of captives if Israel ends assault. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024
Can Israel ignore the pressure? International condemnation swells after Rafah offensive Can Israel ignore the pressure? Young people outraged by the graphic images of the Rafah tent fire that killed dozens of civilians are out in the streets of Paris and Marseille, this as Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise a Palestinian state and international courts mount cases over the war in… France 24 · May 30, 2024
Israel could have used smaller weapons against Hamas to avoid deaths in Gaza tent fire, experts say Defense experts who've reviewed debris images from an Israeli airstrike that ignited a deadly fire in a camp for displaced Palestinians question why Israel didn't use smaller, more precise weapons when so many civilians were nearby The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
An arresting picture of a child in Rafah that should end the supply of arms to Israel Letters: This is no ‘tragic mishap’ | Votes and phones for teenagers | D-day and Dunkirk’s domination | On the hunt for Private Eye | One-word slogans The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024
Israel steps up shelling of Rafah as splits deepen in Netanyahu’s war cabinet Party of war cabinet member Benny Gantz calls for the Israeli parliament to be dissolved The Independent UK · May 30, 2024
Gaza update: as assault on Rafah continues international sentiment shifts away from supporting Israel If Israel’s ongoing assault on Rafah on the Gaza Strip is anything to go on, the concept of “red lines”, so beloved of US presidents as a measure of when to take action, is increasingly flexible. Back in February, when the Israeli government was planning the operation, the US president… The Conversation · May 30, 2024
U.S., Egypt and Israel to meet to discuss Gaza border security The Biden administration views Egypt as a key player in any post-war plan for Gaza. Axios · May 30, 2024
‘Major ground operation’: If Biden has a Gaza 'red line,' Israel likely has leeway left - Roll Call President Biden described a line Israel should not cross in Gaza. If it really exists, Israel seems to still have leeway to press into Rafah. Roll Call · May 30, 2024
Israeli Defense Minister Reveals Hostages Held In Rafah Israeli Defense Minister briefs US on hostages in Rafah, sparking global condemnation over strikes. President Biden warns against major invasion. Top News · May 30, 2024
‘All eyes on Rafah’: how AI-generated image swept across social media Celebrity posts of graphic following IDF strike help make it among most-shared content of Israel-Gaza war The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024
Experts slam Biden's "red line" failure "He's made himself look every bit as heartless as Donald Trump," Harvard professor says Salon · May 30, 2024
Two Paramedics Killed In Rafah Amid Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Tragic deaths of PRCS paramedics in Rafah highlight risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. Urgent need to protect those carrying out vital ... Top News · May 30, 2024
How Israel pushed dotted ‘red lines’ to have its way in Rafah Israel has ignored calls from its Western allies not to conduct a major operation in Rafah and faced no consequences. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024
Rafah Battles Intensify As Israel Takes Over Gaza-Egypt Border Strip The Israeli military launched its incursion into Rafah in early May despite international objections over the fate of Palestinian civilians sheltering there. International Business Times · May 30, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2024 Israel-Gaza war: Israel says 300 Palestinian gunmen killed in Rafah offensive – as it happened Military says it has had gained ‘operational’ control over the 14km-long Philadelpi corridor on the Egypt-Gaza border
The Independent UK · May 30, 2024 The Latest | 2 soldiers are killed in a West Bank car-ramming attack, Israeli military says The Israeli military says two soldiers have been killed in a car-ramming attack in the occupied West Bank
The Conversation · May 30, 2024 As Israel pushes into Rafah, it exposes an uncomfortable truth: no court alone can protect civilians in war The world has reacted with anger this week after an Israeli air strike on a safe zone for displaced civilians in southern Gaza reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 45 people, including women and children.
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2024 Israel in effective control of entire Gaza land border after taking Philadelphi Corridor in south The IDF says that it is in ‘operational’ control of the buffer zone on Egypt’s border, a move which risks complicating relations with Cairo, amid Rafah offensive
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024 Israel says war on Gaza likely to last another seven months National security adviser says he expects another ‘seven months of fighting’ as Israel expands Rafah offensive.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2024 US officials won’t admit American-made bombs used in Rafah tent camp strike that killed 45 Deadly blaze in Rafah camp ignited after airstrike using US-made GBU-39 bombs, analysts say
The Independent UK · May 29, 2024 Gaza war will last all year at least, Israeli official warns as tanks raid Rafah again Palestinian health minister urges US to press for crossing to be reopened to allow aid in
Top News · May 29, 2024 UN Coordinator Urges Immediate Ceasefire In Rafah Conflict UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East addresses UN Security Council on escalating situation in Rafah, emphasizing need for ceasefire, protection of ci...
Top News · May 29, 2024 Israeli Official: Gaza Conflict To Continue For 7 Months Israeli official estimates prolonged conflict in Gaza despite global calls for ceasefire. Deadly airstrike in Rafah raises concerns over civilian casualtie...
Top News · May 29, 2024 WHO Urges Reopening Of Rafah Crossing For Humanitarian Aid WHO urges reopening of Rafah crossing to address critical medical needs in Gaza.
Top News · May 29, 2024 Israeli Minister Emphasizes Removing Hamas From Rafah Israeli officials discuss security challenges with former Gov. Nikki Haley, emphasizing the threat of Iran and the importance of US-Israel ties.