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Israel takes control of Palestinian side of Rafah border crossing
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ground troops and fighter jets struck and eliminated Hamas terror targets in the Rafah area including military facilities and underground sites
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UN chief warns against ground invasion of Rafah amid escalating tensions i
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The tensions escalated with multiple airstrikes on Rafah early Tuesday, resulting in casualties and injuries, as reported by the Palestinian Civil Defence.
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Israel's war cabinet unanimously votes to continue Rafah operation
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In response to Hamas' offer for a hostage deal, the War Cabinet said, "At the same time, although the Hamas proposal is far from Israel's necessary requirements, Israel will send a delegation of mediators to exhaust the possibility of reaching an agreement under conditions acceptable to I
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Israel-Hamas war: Multiple explosions reported in Rafah area of southern G
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Multiple explosions were reported in the Rafah area of southern Gaza on Monday night, according to CNN. This comes hours after Israel said that Hamas' ceasefire proposal is far from meeting its core demands.
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"Cannot support an operation in Rafah as it is currently envisioned": US
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The United States on Monday said that it cannot support an operation in Rafah the way it is envisioned as of now.
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Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal of Egypt, Qatar: Report
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid Israel's urgent evacuation notice to residents of eastern Rafah, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has sent word of the group's acceptance of a ceasefire proposal to Qatari and Egyptian mediators, Al Jazeera reported on Monday.
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Israel agrees to ensure Karem Shalom crossing "open for humanitarian assis
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid Israel's urgent evacuation notice to residents of eastern Rafah, US President Joe Biden on Monday held a telephonic conversation with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and latter assured the former to open the Karem Shalom crossing for the humanitarian assistance in Gaza, th
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Hamas suspends hostage and truce talks with Israel: Report
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Meanwhile, meeting with families of hostages, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel will continue efforts to free those held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, amid the upcoming ground operation against the terror group in Rafah.
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Israel issues urgent evacuation notice to Gaza's eastern Rafah residents
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The announcement comes amidst ongoing bombardment of Gaza, with significant devastation witnessed since October 7.
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Israeli army says Kerem Shalom crossing closed to aid convoys after rocket
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Israel has closed the major entry point for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza after a Palestinian armed group launched rockets at a military installation in southern Israel near the site, according to Al Jazeera.
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Hamas to send delegation to Cairo 'in positive spirit to reach an agreemen
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged both Israel and Hamas to prioritise reaching an agreement, citing the high stakes involved.
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Colombia to break diplomatic ties with Israel, citing genocide accusations
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Addressing a gathering on International Workers' Day in Bogota, Petro emphasised the necessity for countries to take active stances in response to the escalating crisis in Gaza.
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