Netanyahu orders Rafah border crossing closed "until further notice" after Palestinian embassy announces reopening

Oct 18, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) ordered the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to remain closed "until further notice",...

Israel-Hamas war: 20 aid trucks enter Gaza from Egypt as Rafah crossing opens; WHO says "needs are far higher"

Oct 21, 2023

The Rafah border crossing was opened for a short window on Saturday morning to let 20 aid trucks enter Gaza from Egypt. Though many...

Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on trial basis

Feb 02, 2026

Israel on Sunday (local time) announced the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited, pilot capacity, marking...

Israel forces operating in Eastern Rafah and other Gaza areas

May 12, 2024

Based on intelligence, troops continued precise operations in specific areas of eastern Rafah and on the Gaza side of the Rafah Crossing.

"Current actions are unforgivable atrocities": Kerala MP AA Rahim on Israel strikes on refugee camps in Rafah

May 31, 2024

The strikes on the Rafah refugee camp occurred after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt its operation in Rafah, triggering international...

Israel announces brief suspension of military activities in Rafah city

Nov 19, 2023

The Rafah border crossing is the only access point in and out of Gaza that is not controlled by Israel. An agreement was reached...