UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity The UN agency for Palestinian refugees also cited a lack of supplies as Israel continues closure of border crossings. Al Jazeera · May 21, 2024
Rescuers search for Raisi helicopter– as it happened This blog has now closed. Follow our live coverage of the search for Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter on our new blog here. The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2024
UN says 800,000 people have fled Rafah as Israel kills dozens in Gaza Israel says it recovered remains of one captive while Hamas claims several attacks against Israeli troops across Gaza. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2024
Islamic Jihad leader killed in West Bank and 70 targets hit in Gaza, says Israel IDF says ‘senior terrorist operative’ Islam Khamayseh was killed in airstrike on the city of Jenin The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2024
Rafah, US arms, UNRWA: How Biden defends supporting Israel amid Gaza war Al Jazeera looks at the Biden administration’s rhetoric and policies on various issues related to Israel and Palestine. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2024
UN says it has no more food or tents for nearly 2m people in Gaza Aid warehouses in southern two-thirds of territory are now empty and resupply will be very difficult, according to officials The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2024
Israeli Military Strikes Hamas War Room In Central Gaza Israeli military targets Hamas war room in Gaza, leading to casualties and displacement. Residents struggle for survival amidst destruction and chaos. Top News · May 14, 2024
IDF Strikes Hamas War Room In UNRWA School In Gaza IDF targets Hamas war room in UNRWA school in Gaza, causing casualties. UNRWA and hospital officials respond to the situation. Top News · May 14, 2024
Israeli forces attacked ‘known aid worker locations’ in Gaza: Rights group Human Rights Watch says aid workers’ convoys and facilities have been targeted at least eight times since last October. Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024
At least eight Israeli strikes on Gaza aid groups since October, says report Human Rights Watch says warnings were not issued before attacks, which have killed or injured dozens The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
Fierce fighting rocks north and south Gaza as hundreds of thousands flee Thousands fled northern Gaza on Monday as renewed shelling pounded areas where Israel says Hamas militants have regrouped, despite having announced them cleared months ago. France 24 · May 13, 2024
Gazans Flee Fresh Fighting In North Thousands fled northern Gaza on Monday as renewed shelling pounded areas where Israel says Hamas militants have regrouped, despite having announced them cleared months ago. International Business Times · May 13, 2024
360,000 People Flee Gaza's Rafah Amid Israeli Evacuation Calls UN reports mass exodus from Rafah due to Israeli evacuation calls, highlighting urgent need for ceasefire. Top News · May 13, 2024
Fierce Fighting Rocks Gaza After US Warning Of Post-war 'Anarchy' Clashes also raged in northern and central areas of the besieged Gaza Strip, AFP correspondents and witnesses said, as Israel prepared to mark a somber Independence Day, beginning Monday night, more than seven months into the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack. International Business Times · May 13, 2024
WEKU · May 11, 2024 Israel expands evacuation orders in Rafah as aid groups struggle to prepare Israel's military issued new evacuation orders in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, forcing even more Palestinians to relocate on Saturday ahead of a likely expanded ground operation there.
Top News · May 10, 2024 House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into Biden Administration House Oversight Committee investigates Biden admin's decision to withhold aid from Israel over Rafah conflict.
Axios · May 10, 2024 Israeli war cabinet votes to expand Rafah operation area The decision comes as concern grows in the Biden administration about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Rafah area.
Top News · May 10, 2024 Thousands Fleeing Gaza Face Dire Conditions In Khan Younis Reports reveal dire living conditions faced by displaced individuals seeking refuge in Khan Younis after fleeing Rafah in Gaza.
Top News · May 10, 2024 UNRWA Reports Mass Exodus From Rafah Amid Israeli Bombardment Israeli military evacuation order in Rafah, Gaza leads to mass exodus, highlighting dire living conditions and lack of safe havens for displaced population.
Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024 Gaza ceasefire talks end with no deal as Israel ramps up Rafah attacks UNRWA official accuses Israel of subjecting Gaza to ‘medieval siege’ as 110,000 Palestinians flee Rafah.
Top News · May 9, 2024 UNRWA Headquarters In East Jerusalem Set On Fire Twice UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem faced arson attacks, prompting closure due to safety concerns for UN staff.
Top News · May 9, 2024 Israeli War Cabinet Convenes Amid Biden's Military Aid Threat Israeli war cabinet to discuss Biden's threat to halt weapons shipment amid escalating conflict in Rafah. UNRWA highlights unbearable toll on displaced fam...
International Business Times · May 9, 2024 Rafah Struck After Biden Warning On Arms Transfers Smoke rose from strikes on Gaza's crowded southern city of Rafah Thursday after US President Joe Biden vowed to cut off artillery shells and other weapons supplied to Israel if a full-scale offensive into the city goes ahead.
Top News · May 9, 2024 UNRWA Reports 79,000 Displaced In Gaza's Rafah Due To Offensive UNRWA reports escalating violence in Rafah, calling for immediate action to protect civilians and urging a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian c...
International Business Times · May 9, 2024 Israel Shells Rafah As Biden Vows Arms Suspension Israel shelled Rafah on Thursday as US President Joe Biden offered his starkest warning yet over the conduct of its war against Hamas, vowing to cut off arms transfers if an offensive into the southern Gaza city goes ahead.