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A special order to remember fallen IDF soldiers
An IDF lieutenant radioed his command with an order in memory of a fallen comrade: 'Smile, because a smile is the strength to continue'.
Egypt to open Rafah crossing amid coronavirus pandemic
Egypt’s border crossing with Gaza will open for three days for Arabs seeking to return to the Gaza Strip.
Egypt to reopen Rafah crossing in both directions
Hamas says Rafah border crossing will reopen on Tuesday. Egypt has not confirmed.
PA withdraws from Rafah amid disagreements with Hamas
Palestinian Authority announces withdrawal from border post with Egypt to protest Hamas "brutal practices".
Egypt destroys most of the tunnels on Rafah border
Senior Egyptian official says the military operation to destroy smuggling tunnels succeeded in halting terrorist attacks in the Sinai.
Report: Rafah Crossing to remain open indefinitely
Border crossing between Egypt and Gaza to remain open until further notice, officials say.
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for humanitarian cases
Egypt opens largely sealed border crossing with Gaza for four days.
Egypt to open Rafah crossing for four days
Egypt to open border crossing with Gaza after twice cancelling planned openings due to Sinai terrorism.
Goldin family enraged as Rafiah crossing set to open permanently
Parents of soldier held by Hamas: Cabinet decision 'a failure in values and morality, because this is a conspicuously humanitarian matter.'
Report: Hamas arrests suspects in connection with suicide attack
Hamas security forces reportedly arrest Salafists in connection with last week's suicide attack in Rafah.
Report: UAV attack in Sinai kills one
Reports say one killed in an air strike on a home south of Rafah.
Hamas claims two dead in Israeli air strike
Hamas claims two dead and five others wounded in airstrike near Rafah. IDF not confirming.
Rafah crossing opened for 'humanitarian cases'
Egypt temporarily opens the Rafah crossing on the border with Gaza.
Egypt to open Rafah crossing for Hajj pilgrimage
Egyptian authorities to open the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza for three days on Tuesday.
Palestinian media: 5 dead in Gaza tunnel collapse
Arab press reports cave-in on southern border with Sinai, marking 11th collapse in recent weeks and raising death toll to 20.
Critically wounded soldier able to speak again
Yehuda Yitzhak, who was critically wounded in Gaza in 2014, shows miraculous signs of recovery during family celebration.
Hamas: Terror wave shows 'Palestinian culture'
In speech before thousands in Gaza, Haniyeh says the current intifada is 'the greatest strategic change in recent years.'
Watch: Gazans Show Support for Stabbings
In chilling footage, huge crowd of Palestinians in Rafah, Gaza, rallies in support of terrorist attacks, equipped with butchers' knives.
4 Hamas Naval Commandos Abducted - by Egypt?
Hamas accuses Egyptian intelligence of kidnapping senior commandos who were in Sinai en route to Iran for training.
Egypt Temporarily Reopens Rafah Crossing
Egypt reopens border crossing with Gaza for two days, permitting traffic into Gaza.
Egypt Uncovers 'Longest Tunnel' from Sinai to Gaza
Egypt uncovers a 2.8 km-long tunnel leading into Gaza, the longest such smuggling tunnel discovered in recent years.
Egypt to Open Rafah Crossing for Three Days
Egyptian authorities will open the Rafah crossing with Gaza for three days starting on Tuesday.
Egypt Reopening Gaza Crossing, Say Officials
Rafah border crossing with will open for first time since its closure in late October after a bombing in the Sinai.
World Silent as Gazans Suffer Egyptian Expulsion
Gaza residents complain of constant explosions 'worse than IDF op.' as their homes are demolished, and local economy collapses.
11 Egyptians Killed from Gaza Terror Tunnel?
Senior security source says death of soldiers near Rafah in Sinai was caused by a bomb in tunnel under main traffic circle.
After 50 Days, Egypt Set to Reopen Gaza Crossing
Hamas minister announces Egypt ready to end 'blockade' of Rafah.
Hamas Slams Egypt's Siege of Gaza
Hamas sharply criticizes Egypt's closure of the Rafiah border crossing, says restrictions on Gaza are a "crime against humanity."
Egypt Deports Activists who Tried to Enter Gaza
Egypt deports dozens of women activists who flew in to Cairo in a bid to reach neighboring Gaza.
Egypt Deports Nobel Winner who Tried to Enter Gaza
Egypt detains and deports Nobel Laureate and anti-Israel activist Mairead Maguire, who tried to enter Gaza through Rafiah.
Hamas Rocket Lands in Egyptian Territory
A Qassam rocket test fired by Hamas lands in Egypt's regional waters by accident, says Egyptian official.
Egypt Allows PA Pilgrims to Travel to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian authorities have allowed Gazans to cross through on their way to the Hajj, as tensions with Hamas continue.
Egypt Allows Gazans Entry Through Rafiah
Egypt re-opened the Rafiah crossing with Gaza for several hours, allowing 370 people to cross through.
Egypt Closes Rafiah Crossing Yet Again
Egypt closes the Rafiah crossing with Gaza, cites concern for "the security of Palestinian citizens."
PA: Egypt to Re-open Rafiah for Special Cases
Egyptian authorities will open the Rafiah crossing between Egypt and Gaza for students and medical patients, says PA.
Egypt Shuts Down Rafiah Crossing
Egypt closes the Rafiah crossing with Gaza, citing "security concerns" following a crackdown on Sinai terrorists.
Egypt Demolishes Arab Homes for 'Security Reasons'
Egypt is destroying homes next to the Gaza border in Sinai for "security purposes," to prevent Gaza terrorists from entering Sinai.
Hamas to Egypt: Reopen the Border Crossing
Gaza’s terrorist rulers urge Egypt to reopen the border crossing that was closed after a terror attack on Egyptian security personnel.
1st time in 40 Years: Egypt Helicopter Over Gaza
One Egyptian army officer died and five soldiers were wounded Wednesday in ongoing battles with Islamist terrorists in Sinai
Saudi Aid Convoy Enters 'Besieged' Gaza
Despite claims by Hamas that Israel is keeping Gaza under “siege”, a convoy carrying medical aid from Saudi Arabia arrives from Egypt.
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