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News and updates about Rafiah

PM to Sen. Rick Scott:

'Canceling Washington delegation was to send message to Hamas'

Netanyahu meets US Senator Rick Scott in Jerusalem, thanks Senator for his support for Israel and explains why a planned delegation to the US was canceled following this week's Security Council resolution.

'Canceling Washington delegation was to send message to Hamas'

Austin to Gallant:

No to Rafah operation without ensuring civilians' safety

Pentagon Press Secretary summarizes meeting between Austin and Gallant: The Secretary stressed that the United States and Israel have a moral imperative and a shared strategic interest in safeguarding civilians.

No to Rafah operation without ensuring civilians' safety

Blinken to Gallant:

'Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah'

US Secretary of State meets Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates US opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah.

'Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah'

Prime Minister's Office:

'USA changed position, no delegation to Washington'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has canceled an Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss the operation in Rafah due to the American refusal to veto a resolution in the UN Security Council.

'USA changed position, no delegation to Washington'

Netanyahu to Americans:

'Veto resolution or I cancel Israeli delegation'

Prime Minister Netanyahu threatened to withdraw the delegation to Washington to discuss the upcoming operation in Rafah is the USA does not veto a UN resolution that does not call for the release of the hostages.

'Veto resolution or I cancel Israeli delegation'

Macron to Netanyahu:

'Transfer of people from Rafah would be a war crime'

French President speaks to Netanyahu, expresses his opposition to an Israeli operation in the Gazan city of Rafah.

'Transfer of people from Rafah would be a war crime'

Outrageous:

Leftists erect Gaza solidarity encampment

Amid the war in Gaza, far-left activists erected a mock-up of the displaced persons' camp in Rafah to show solidarity with Gazans.

Leftists erect Gaza solidarity encampment

Kamala Harris won't rule out 'consequences' for Rafah op.

US has 'got to continue to enforce' priorities in Gaza war, won't rule out 'consequences' if Israel goes ahead with Rafah operation.

Kamala Harris won't rule out 'consequences' for Rafah op.

Blinken’s Rafah blunder

The U.S. secretary of state’s warnings to Israel are music to Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s ears. Opinion.

Blinken’s Rafah blunder

John Kirby:

'An Israeli operation in Rafah would be a disaster'

White House spokesperson John Kirby says US will share with Israeli officials alternatives for eliminating Hamas in Gaza without a ground offensive in Rafah.

'An Israeli operation in Rafah would be a disaster'

After Israel visit:

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

Secretary of State speaks to reporters after meeting Netanyahu: We share Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, but a major military ground operation in Rafah is not the way to do it.

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

Ambassador Erdan:

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan spoke after the vote on a call for a ceasefire in the Security Council this morning, demanding that the world hold Hamas accountable for its part in the collateral damage in Gaza.

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Ron Dermer:

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says in podcast interview that Israel must go into Rafah to crush the last of Hamas's' military strength even if the world and the US opposes this.

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Rafah

IDF, ISA, eliminate senior Hamas operatives who played key roles in establishing Hamas' control in the field, operations in humanitarian zones in Gaza.

Senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Rafah

Biden:

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

US President says he asked Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss ways to target Hamas without a major ground operation in Rafah.

'Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah'

Trudeau to Gantz:

'Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah'

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, condemns Hamas but also shares his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.

'Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah'

US officials:

'Evacuation of Rafah will take weeks, if not longer'

US officials explain that Israel needs to 'flood' humanitarian aid to the areas where civilains will be evacuated and construct temporary shelters.

'Evacuation of Rafah will take weeks, if not longer'

Blinken:

'We have yet to see Israel's plan for Rafah'

US Secretary of State Antony says Israeli plan needs to ensure civilians in Rafah are appropriately cared for once they are out of harm's way.

'We have yet to see Israel's plan for Rafah'

Netanyahu approves plan for Rafah

The Prime Minister has approved the plan of action for Rafah. The IDF is preparing for operational action and to evacuate the populace.

Netanyahu approves plan for Rafah

Report:

IDF to launch limited rescue operations in Rafah

Lebanese newspaper reports Israel has informed Egypt and received US approval for 'pinpoint' operations in Rafah to rescue hostages.

IDF to launch limited rescue operations in Rafah

Bennett To CNN:

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett defends the ongoing war in Gaza during an interview with Erin Burnett.

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Report:

US will only support 'small-scale' Rafah operation

Politico report: Senior US officials have told their Israeli counterparts the Biden administration would support a Rafah operation as long as Israel avoids a large-scale invasion.

US will only support 'small-scale' Rafah operation

Watch:

Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

Muhammad Abu Hasna was a combat support operative in Hamas’ military wing. He was also involved in taking control of humanitarian aid and distributing it to Hamas terrorists.

Precise strike takes out Hamas commander in Rafah

A hint to Rafah?

Gallant: 'We will reach every necessary location'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the Gazan coast and observed the work carried out in preparation for the maritime aid corridor.

Gallant: 'We will reach every necessary location'

MK Danny Danon:

Time to go into Rafah and finish the job with Hamas

'We will go all the way until Hamas is eradicated. Many terrorists found a safe place in Rafah, we have no other option,' MK Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva.

Time to go into Rafah and finish the job with Hamas

White House walks back Biden's comments on Israel

National Security Adviser asked about Biden's comments that a Rafah operation would be a red line: The President didn't make any declarations or pronouncements.

White House walks back Biden's comments on Israel

Report:

Biden could condition aid if Israel invades Rafah

Four US officials tell Politico President Biden will consider conditioning military aid to Israel if the country moves forward with a large-scale invasion of Rafah.

Biden could condition aid if Israel invades Rafah

Netanyahu:

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

PM Netanyahu says 'victory is at hand,' adds that without Rafah operation, 'Hamas will reconstitute itself with these four battalions, reconquer Gaza.'

We can't leave 1/4 of the Hamas terror army in place

Hostages' families:

'Stop negotiations, enter Rafah now'

Tikva Forum, an organization representing families of hostages, says Hamas toying with Israel and the loved ones of the hostages in the negotiations.

'Stop negotiations, enter Rafah now'

Foreign Minister Katz:

'USA supports war goals'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that despite criticism, the US still supports the war in Gaza, and its alliance with Israel will carry on.

'USA supports war goals'

Highest tower in Rafah attacked

IDF carries out precise attack against Hamas military site in Rafah; reports say that the tower was used to plan terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF forces.

Highest tower in Rafah attacked

Olmert:

'Don't go into Rafah, Hamas already defeated'

Former PM says Israel should focus on returning the hostages over all else and declare victory now without removing Hamas from power in Rafah.

'Don't go into Rafah, Hamas already defeated'

Netanyahu:

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

PM says at officer's course graduation ceremony that anyone who tells Israel not to go into Rafah is telling Israel to lose the war.

'We'll operate in Rafah, last stronghold of Hamas'

Report:

Biden weighing ways to prevent attack on Rafah

No decisions yet as Biden administration considers placing conditions on Israel's use of US weapons.

Biden weighing ways to prevent attack on Rafah

Blinken to Gantz:

'Humanitarian plan needed before operation in Rafah'

Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State in Washington. State Department: The Secretary underscored the importance of reaching an agreement to achieve the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

'Humanitarian plan needed before operation in Rafah'

Gantz to US officials:

Ending war without Rafah op unacceptable to Israel

'Ending the war without clearing out Rafah is like sending a firefighter to extinguish 80% of the fire,' Minister Benny Gantz tells National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Ending war without Rafah op unacceptable to Israel

Security officials warn against 'dithering' in Gaza

Israeli forces are more exposed to attack if they are not actively executing any operations, and the ground offensive is being unnecessarily drawn out.

Security officials warn against 'dithering' in Gaza

IDF targets Islamic Jihad in Rafah

IDF conducts precision strike against Islamic Jihad terrorists in Rafah, no damage caused to hospital.

IDF targets Islamic Jihad in Rafah

Gallant:

'Hamas tunnels networks turned into traps for them'

Defense Minister tours northern Gaza, says IDF ready to act in Rafah at a time of Israel's choosing.

'Hamas tunnels networks turned into traps for them'

PM to CBS News:

'Entering Rafah to achieve total victory over Hamas'

PM Netanyahu to CBS News: 'We’re going to enter Rafah. We will win this war and we will not stop until we achieve victory.'

'Entering Rafah to achieve total victory over Hamas'

Report: Israel to present Egypt with Rafah plan

Israel ramping up dialogue with Egypt to prevent tensions over future Rafah operation.

Report: Israel to present Egypt with Rafah plan

Netanyahu: We will approve plans for Rafah operation

PM Netanyahu says Cabinet will meet to approve plans for Rafah operation, evacuation of Gaza civilians.

Netanyahu: We will approve plans for Rafah operation

Egypt warns:

Attack on Rafah in Ramadan endangers entire region

Senior Egyptian source warns that continued warfare during Ramadan may cause attacks on Western interests in the area.

Attack on Rafah in Ramadan endangers entire region

Over Rafah operation

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel

The Guardian reports that, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened, diplomatic pressure has been mounting on the UK to suspend arms exports to Israel.

UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel

Military operation in Rafah to endanger hostages?

Min. Miki Zohar admits Rafah ground operation will endanger hostages, but says it is the only way to bring all of them home.

Military operation in Rafah to endanger hostages?

US resolution:

Temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposition to Rafah op.

US proposes alternative draft Security Council resolution calling for temporary ceasefire and opposing Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.

Temporary Gaza ceasefire, opposition to Rafah op.

Report:

Floating jetty may solve problem of Gaza aid

Israeli sources tell Reuters that floating jetty would allow international aid; high-intensity fighting in Gaza may last for another two months.

Floating jetty may solve problem of Gaza aid

ICJ rejects request to prevent operation in Rafah

International Court of Justice rules on South Africa’s request to consider whether Israel operations in Rafah breach the orders the court handed down last month.

ICJ rejects request to prevent operation in Rafah

Irish PM on the attack:

'Israel has become blinded by rage'

Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar launches tirade against Israel over planned Rafah operation: They're not listening to any country in the world.

'Israel has become blinded by rage'

ICC prosecutor warns against Rafah operation

According to International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Ahmad Khan, an Israeli offensive into Rafah exposes Israel to international prosecution.

ICC prosecutor warns against Rafah operation

US demands:

Increase entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza

US administration demands that Israel allow many points of entry for humanitarian aid into the Strip in the event of an operation in Rafah.

Increase entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Report:

Egypt to maintain 'security ties only' with Israel

Egypt refuses to discuss Philadelphi corridor, will reduce ties with Israel if there is a widescale operation in Rafah, report says.

Egypt to maintain 'security ties only' with Israel

In dramatic operation:

Israeli troops free two hostages from captivity

Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Louis Har (70), kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7, freed in joint IDF, Israel Security Agency and Israel Police operation in Rafah.

Israeli troops free two hostages from captivity

Biden to Netanyahu:

'No Rafah op. without plan to protect civilians'

The Prime Minister and President spoke for 45 minutes and discussed hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid, and Israel's expected operation in Rafah.

'No Rafah op. without plan to protect civilians'

Egypt publishes official opposition to Rafah op.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Israel to avoid taking measures that 'will further complicate the situation.'

Egypt publishes official opposition to Rafah op.

Egypt threatens:

Peace agreements off if Israel acts in Rafah

Cairo may suspend its peace agreements with Israel if the IDF launches a ground offensive in Rafah.

Peace agreements off if Israel acts in Rafah

Ahead of Rafah operation:

Egypt's warning to Hamas

The Egyptian ultimatum warns that if an agreement is not reached, Israel will launch a ground offensive against Rafah.

Egypt's warning to Hamas

Arab affairs expert:

'Qatar doesn't want us to win; US also probably not'

Arab affairs commentator, Zvi Yehezkeli, spoke about the concern in Gaza of a possible IDF campaign in Rafah.

'Qatar doesn't want us to win; US also probably not'

Netanyahu to ABC News:

'Israel making detailed evacuation plan for Rafah'

PM says in interview with George Stephanopoulos that 'victory is within reach' as Israel prepares to engage Hamas battalions in Rafah while attempting to limit civilian casualties.

'Israel making detailed evacuation plan for Rafah'

PM orders IDF to plan for Rafah operation

The Prime Minister has ordered the IDF to present its plan for collapsing the Hamas battalions operating out of Rafah.

PM orders IDF to plan for Rafah operation