The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

IDF sent tanks into city in southern Gaza on Tuesday as it said terms of ceasefire deal were undecided

The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has repeated that it is firmly opposed to any Israeli plans to launch a military ground offensive against the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

Israel conducts limited operation in Rafah to pressure Hamas for ceasefire, leading to casualties and further talks.

On Monday, Israel ordered residents of eastern Rafah to evacuate and move to a "humanitarian zone" northwest of the city, a day after rocket fire by militants killed four soldiers and wounded several more at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Palestinian territory.

Israeli tanks rolled into Rafah Tuesday, taking control of the territory's border crossing with Egypt, even as Israel sent a delegation to Cairo for Hamas truce talks.

Israeli military's control of Rafah crossing raises tensions and impacts Palestinian access, sparking concerns over humanitarian crisis and peace prospects.

Israeli forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the crossing between Gaza and Egypt

Israeli airstrikes in Rafah displace Palestinians, highlighting dire circumstances in Gaza. Urgent need for humanitarian aid.

Hamas gunmen killed by Israel in capture of Gaza side of Rafah border crossing hours after rejection of ceasefire deal