Tragedy in Rafah
Eight soldiers killed in APC explosion
Eight IDF soldiers killed after explosion, believed caused by improvised device, sets their APC on fire.
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News and updates about Rafiah
Bodycam footage reveals:
Hamas built secret passages inside residential homes
IDF releases footage and photos of passages used by Hamas terrorists inside residences.
Southern Command chief in Rafah:
'We'll continue moving forward, until we achieve our goals'
Yaron Finkelman, commander of the Southern Command, holds situational assessment in Rafah: 'The plan is clear going forward, we are continuing to move forward until we achieve our goals.'
Drone identifies, eliminates, armed terrorist
IDF troops strike launch site in Rafah, eliminate terrorist who participated in October 7th massacre.
Operations in Rafah
IDF forces eliminate terrorists in close quarters battle
The Givati Brigade is continuing to conduct intelligence-based, targeted operations in the area.
Fighting in Rafah:
Hamas sniper eliminated after threatening IDF forces
IDF troops are continue fighting in Rafah, operating against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the Gaza Strip.
Bodycam footage
Weapons found in baby's crib in Rafah
IDF publishes footage from the body cameras of the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade in the Rafah area
'Strengthened Hamas'
IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist in Rafah
IDF announces that Salame Muhammad Abu Ajaj, a leading terrorist in the Hamas General Security Forces in the Rafah area, was eliminated in an air strike on Thursday night.
Biden to ABC News:
'I think Netanyahu is listening to me'
US President tells ABC News that Israel agreed to his three-state ceasefire proposal and that Netanyahu is "publicly" supportive of it.
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Body cameras of a Maglan soldier in the Rafah area
New footage has been published of the Maglan special forces unit operating in Gaza.
Report:
Only half of Hamas terrorists in Gaza killed since October 7
Hamas has 9,000-12,000 terrorists remaining in Gaza out of 20,000-25,000 before October 7, 7,000-8,000 of whom are entrenched in Rafah.
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Tunnel shaft in children's room, explosives in an UNRWA bag
During Rafah operation, IDF locates tunnel shaft in children's room, explosives in an UNRWA bag hidden in residential building.
Givati soldiers find weapons production workshop in Rafah
Dozens of varied weapons were found in the area, including rifles, grenades, munitions, and more.
1.25 mile tunnel that reached Philadelphi Corridor destroyed
The tunnel that was located was extensive and contained blast doors, inside which the troops located weapons such as AK-47s, anti-tank missiles, many intelligence assets and explosives.
Footage:
Hamas terrorists eliminated in UNRWA school
IDF troops strike UNRWA school from which Hamas terrorists operated and planned numerous attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.
IDF in Rafah:
RPGs found in raid on Hamas military structure
IDF troops operate against terrorist infrastructure and operatives in the Gaza Strip; locate RPG missiles during operation in Rafah.
In A Child's Bedroom:
IDF locates rocket and mortar cache in Rafah
Soldiers found dozens of mortars, long-range rockets, and RPG missiles. Some of the equipment was found in a children's room in Rafah.
Israel not ruling out 'Palestinian' control of Rafah
Israel and Egypt to open Rafah Crossing in order to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza; Israeli security delegation to attend talks in Cairo.
Near Philadelphi Corridor
IDF locates rocket launchers and weapons
Givati Brigade soldiers operating in Rafah located weapons Intended to by used to attack IDF forces and neutralized terrorists.
30 terror targets struck over last day
Troops locate large quantities of weapons and eliminate armed terrorists in Rafah area.
Olmert against IDF activity in Rafah
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says that a military operation in Rafah is not worth the cost of soldiers' lives, uninvolved Gazans, and the hostages.
Footage from Gaza:
IDF drone enters home - and discovers a trap
Nahal Brigade carries out intelligence-based targeted operations in Rafah, eliminating terrorists above and below ground, identifying booby-trapped buildings, and locating rocket launchers aimed at Israel.
Footage from Gaza:
Commando units join fighting in central Gaza
IDF troops continue operational activities throughout the Gaza Strip, including the areas of Rafah and eastern Jabaliya.
US, Egypt and Israel to discuss Rafah crossing
White House to hold a trilateral meeting in Cairo next week to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing, reports Axios.
IDF reveals:
Explosion that killed 3 soldiers occured next to UNRWA school
An IDF force entered a UNRWA complex which consists of a school, a mosque, and a medical clinic in response to terrorist antitank fire. While searching the clinic, an explosive device planted by the terrorists detonated killing three soldiers.
IDF takes out terror cell which fired at Israeli forces
In encounter with terrorist operatives in the area, three terrorists who fired toward IDF troops are identified and struck by the IAF.
John Kirby:
'Israel's strike in Rafah didn't cross Biden's red line'
White House National Security Council spokesperson tells reporters Washington hasn't yet seen a major Israeli ground operation in Rafah.
Chief of Staff in Rafah:
Dismantling Hamas is Israel's national mission
IDF Chief of Staff visits Rafah, stresses: 'Completely dismantling Hamas is a national mission of the State of Israel, we will bring Hamas to very low points.'
Algeria circulates UN resolution calling for end to Rafah op.
The UN Security Council resolution demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and calls for the immediate release of all hostages taken during on Oct. 7.
US foreign policy expert:
'Most important thing' Israel did was defy US pressure on Rafah
American foreign relations expert Mike Doran says no one would ever negotiate directly with Israel if the Jewish State acted as just an extension of American policy.
Dua Lipa blasts Israel:
'Burning children alive can never be justified'
Pop star Dua Lipa accuses Israel of “genocide” in Gaza while calling for a ceasefire in the war against Hamas: The whole world is mobilizing to stop the Israeli genocide.
IDF spokesman reveals:
Terror tunnel spanning 1.5 kilometers destroyed in Rafah
IDF locates, destroys 1.5-kilometer long tunnel route in eastern Rafah containing dozens of antitank missiles and weapons.
Nation Building’s last stand in Gaza
Rafah isn’t just the last stand for Hamas, but for an entire foreign policy establishment. Op-ed.
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Gazans admit Rafah blast caused by Hamas munitions
IDF releases recording of conversation between 2 Gazans saying deadly blast on Sunday was caused by a Hamas ammunition warehouse.
IDF eliminates terror cell which fired mortars at Israeli troops
Operations to dismantle Hamas in Gaza continue, IDF eliminates terror cells and targets in Jabaliya, Rafah.
AOC charges:
'Israeli strike in Rafah - an indefensible atrocity'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts Israel over IDF strike against senior Hamas terrorists in Rafah, calls on Biden to stop military aid shipments to Israel.
IDF refutes allegations of new strike on Rafah evacuees
IDF says accusations 20 were killed in an airstrike on the Al-Mawasi area where Rafah evacuees gathered are false.
US official:
'Shrapnel from Israel's Rafah strike led to fuel tank fire'
US official: Israel told Biden administration that it used a precision munition to hit a target in Rafah, but shrapnel from the explosion ignited a fuel tank nearby and started a fire that engulfed a camp for Gazans who fled their homes.
At Algeria's request:
UN Security Council to discuss Rafah strike
UN Security Council to convene emergency meeting to discuss IDF strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which Hamas claimed killed dozens.
In first: IDF tanks enter central Rafah, over 1 million evacuated
IDF tanks enter central Rafah, are seen near mosque and prominent sites in the city.
Strike in Rafah:
Two senior Hamas terrorists eliminated
IAF aircraft eliminates terrorist Yassin Rabia, the Commander of Hamas’ leadership in Judea and Samaria, as well as Khaled Nagar, a senior official in Hamas’ Judea and Samaria wing.
Former IDF spokesman:
'Hamas is weaponizing civilians'
Former IDF spokesman Peter Lerner shows how the Hamas announcement regarding last night's bombing of Rafah leaves out critical information.
Calls to murder Jews after explosion in Rafah
Palestinian Arab Telegram channels are calling on Arabs in Israel to murder Jews in revenge for an explosion that they claim killed 30 north of Rafah.
Report in Rafah:
Dozens killed in area with Gazans who fled their homes
IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirms the IDF attacked in Rafah, clarifies the reports of dozens of deaths are still under investigation: The attack was carried out against terrorists who are a target for attack in accordance with international law.
IDF to investigate Rafah strike
Military says it will investigate airstrike in which Hamas claimed dozens of civilians were killed, says strike did not occur in humanitarian area.
Israel discussing Rafah crossing with the US and Egypt
Israel is discussing the issue of operating the border crossing, which will probably be operated by Palestinian Arabs in the first stage.
EU foreign policy chief accuses Israel of disobeying ICJ order
Josep Borrell accuses Israel of violating ambigious order by refusing to end all military activity in Rafah despite ICJ judges' statements that the ruling does not contain such an order.
Defense Min.:
Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with reservists, thanking them and stressing the importance of their role in the war.
Did the ICJ really prohibit Israel from operating in Rafah?
4 ICJ justices say ruling on Rafah merely obligates Israel not to engage in actions that violate its obligations under the Genocide Convention, not to desist from all military operations in the city.
Rocket parts, weapons found in Jabalya school
In Rafah, IDF troops located tunnel shafts and large quantities of weapons, including AK-47s, RPGs, grenades, and explosives. In addition, two rocket launchers in the Rafah area that were aimed at Kerem Shalom were struck overnight.
IDF spokesman: Hamas 'emptied' rockets as IDF neared
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says rockets were fired 800 meters from troops, 'from between a mosque and a school,' IDF forces still operating in area.
In wake of Hague?
IDF reduces forces in Rafah after ICJ ruling
Israel and Egypt reportedly will reopen the Rafah Crossing to allow humanitarian aid into Rafah as troops removed from the city.
'Ground-breaking order'
South Africa hails ICJ ruling on Rafah operation
South Africa's government welcomes ruling by the International Court Justice that ordered Israel to halt the operation on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Watch Live:
ICJ orders Israel to halt Rafah operation
Watch live as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague rules on request to order halt Israel's Rafah offensive in Gaza as part of a larger case brought by South Africa.
Dozens of terrorists eliminated in Jabaliya
In battles with terrorists, troops destroyed launch posts and underground tunnel shafts and found weapons, including explosive devices, mortar shells, AK-47 rifles, sniper rifles,
IDF Spokesman Hagari:
'Hamas is holding hostages in Rafah, that's why we're there'
IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari released a statement addressing the IDF’s ongoing operation in Rafah.
Defense Minister thanks US for 'strong stance' against ICC claims
Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza, efforts to return hostages.
'We must band together'
A commander's moving speech to his troops before entering Rafah
Before his company entered battle in Rafah, a company commander told his men that they must uphold the teachings of Rabbi Akiva, to love their brothers as they love themselves.
IDF Spokesman reveals:
The man who is a humanitarian worker by day, terrorist by night
IDF Arabic Language Spokesman Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee publishes proof that Rafah Crossing worker was also a member of Hamas's military wing.
IDF forces eliminate terrorists in Rafah and central Gaza
IDF troops continue operational activities in the areas of Rafah, Jabaliya, and central Gaza.
