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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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 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 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.

'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 forces eliminate terrorists in Rafah and central Gaza

IDF troops continue operational activities in the areas of Rafah, Jabaliya, and central Gaza.

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.

Defense expert:

'Biden is telling Israel to lose the war, we won't do that'

IDSF founder and chairman Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi tells Arutz Sheva that to win the war and bring back the hostages, Israel must tell the US 'thank you' and do what it needs to do in Rafah. Amir Avivi will be addressing the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem conference in New York City on Sunday, June 2nd.

Near the Gaza-Egypt border:

Loaded and ready rocket launcher sites discovered

IDF discovers and destroys loaded and ready rocket launchers situated in Rafah along the Philadelphi Route near the Egyptian border.

Report:

US softening opposition to Rafah op. following mass evacuation

US government reportedly beginning to change stance on Israeli operation in Rafah after 800,000 civilians evacuated, Israel incorporated humanitarian concerns into plans.

US official:

'Israel has addressed many of Biden's concerns on Rafah'

Senior Biden administration official says Israeli officials incorporated many changes into their plan that seem to meet Biden's concerns about deepening the operation.

Rafah:

Dozens of terrorists killed, many weapons found

Soldiers from 401st Brigade, 162nd Division carry out targeted raids on the terrorist infrastructure and buildings from which Hamas terrorists fired at the Israeli forces.

Rafah:

Terrorists came out of a tunnel and were captured

Three armed terrorists who emerged from a tunnel were arrested by an IDF force operating in Rafah. After scanning the building, many weapons were found including RPG launchers.

IDF fighting in the heart of Jabaliya

In a single day, IAF aircraft attacked and destroyed 70 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip.

Report: US not expected to oppose Rafah operation

US not opposed to limited Rafah operation projected to cost less in civilian casualties; talks on ceasefire-prisoner swap deal likely to resume soon.

Hundreds of terrorists killed in Jabaliya and Rafah

IDF says 200 terrorists have been killed so far in Jabaliya, 130 in Rafah. Forces have located dozens of tunnel shafts and a number of significant underground tunnel routes which are currently being explored and destroyed.

Terrorist eliminated moments before exiting tunnel shaft

In eastern Rafah: Terrorist preparing to exit a tunnel shaft eliminated, weapons found inside pillows.

Sullivan updates Netanyahu on Saudi normalization efforts

White House says that US National Security Advisor, who met with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, "reiterated the President’s longstanding position on Rafah.”

UN: 800,000 have been evacuated from Rafah

UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini decries evacuation of civilians from Rafah since IDF operation in eastern part of the city began, demands ceasefire.

Anti-aircraft weapons discovered in eastern Rafah

Underground infrastructure, large quantities of weapons, located during precise operations in eastern Rafah by the Givati and 401st brigades.