An Israeli air attack killed at least 45 people, including children, in a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza. The episode, which occurred only days after the widespread Court of Justice ordered Israel to cease its operation in Rafah, sparked widespread indignation and exacerbated Israel’s global isolation over the Gaza conflict. Israel started the operation on … Read more
On Tuesday, the Israeli army announced that it had taken “operational control” of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, and that forces were examining the area. “Last night, IDF (army) troops managed to establish operational control of the Gazan side of the (Rafah) crossing,” the major entrance point for … Read more
As the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip continues, the dire humanitarian situation in the region is reaching a critical point. With 2.3 million Palestinians trapped in a region subjected to a total blockade, the reopening of the Rafah crossing becomes increasingly crucial. This crossing, connecting Gaza to Egypt, plays a pivotal role in facilitating … Read more