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The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Gaza Strip's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has been a key lifeline for people in the Palestinian enclave. Here is a timeline of events since Oct. 7, 2023, leading up to Israel's offensive.

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US Pauses Shipment Of Munitions To Israel Amid Gaza Concerns

US pauses munitions shipment to Israel over concerns of potential ground operations in Rafah without civilian protection plan.

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Biden visits Wisconsin as Gaza, Trump dominate public attention - Roll Call

President Biden pushed his jobs agenda in Wisconsin on Wednesday as some Democratic lawmakers called for an end to Israel’s conflict in Gaza.

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No sign of breakthrough in hostage and ceasefire talks, Israeli official says; Kerem Shalom aid crossing reopens – as it happened

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

The Guardian - AU

4-Month-Old Baby Among Dead In Rafah Hospital

Tragic incident in Rafah highlights dire situation as hospitals struggle to cope with casualties in the midst of escalating violence.

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US pauses bombs as Israel assaults Rafah

"I wish they would've started sending this message thousands of lives ago," advocate says

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TikTok sues federal government over free speech; U.S. pauses an Israel bomb shipment

TikTok is challenging a new law that would ban the app if it doesn't find a buyer, citing free speech supression. The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over fears they could be used in Rafah.

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International Outcry Over Israel's Military Action In Rafah

International officials criticize Israel's military action in Rafah, citing humanitarian concerns and displacement of Palestinian civilians.

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Why have student protests against Israel’s war in Gaza gone global?

Ceasefire and divestment calls have spread beyond US campuses, with more expected as Rafah offensive begins

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six In Rafah And Khan Younis

Tragic loss of lives in Rafah and Khan Younis due to Israeli airstrikes and shelling. Ongoing conflict highlights devastating impact on innocent civilians.

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Israel Pounds Gaza As Truce Talks Resume

Israel bombarded the overcrowded Gaza city of Rafah, where it has launched a ground incursion, as talks resumed Wednesday in Cairo aimed at agreeing the terms of a truce in the seven-month war.

International Business Times

Israel says reopening key Gaza border point as it steps up Rafah attacks

Israeli forces also pound central Gaza as negotiations continue in Egypt for a ceasefire in the enclave.

Al Jazeera

First Thing: Israel launches Rafah offensive as UN warns of ‘a human catastrophe’

The US paused shipment of 3,500 bombs over fears they would fuel killing in Rafah, it has emerged. Plus, Ukraine says it foiled Zelenskiy assassination plot

The Guardian - UK

50,000 Gazans Flee Rafah In 48 Hours Amid Israeli Evacuation

Approximately 50,000 individuals evacuated Rafah due to Israeli military directive, dispersing to various locations. Urgent need for humanitarian aid in Kh...

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Israel urged to abandon 'devastating' invasion on Rafah

Australia's foreign minister has urged Israel to cancel its ground invasion of Rafah, amid concerns of devastating impacts on Palestinian civilians.

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World Central Kitchen Operations Paused Due To Evacuation Orders

World Central Kitchen faces operational pause in Rafah due to evacuation orders, but continues to provide meals in unaffected areas.

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US 'suspends bombs shipment' to Israel as anger grows over Gaza death toll

UK minister Claire Coutinho says ‘very robust policies’ in place for arms exports but urges Israel to protect civilians in Rafah

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Israel Seizes Control Of Gaza's Vital Rafah Crossing

Israeli control of Rafah crossing in Gaza leads to humanitarian crisis and aid shortages, requiring urgent international intervention.

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Israeli Military Reopens Kerem Shalom Crossing Into Gaza

Israeli military reopens Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas rocket attack, while Rafah crossing remains closed, impacting aid delivery and leaving...

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: US paused weapons shipment to Israel; Hunter Valley bus driver plea deal; and the life expectancy of cats

Senior US official says shipment of bombs was paused last week after review of weapons that might be used in Rafah

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U.S. paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah, official says

The shipment was supposed to be 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, according to an official, with the U.S. concern being how the explosives could be used in a dense urban setting.

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Rafah And Kerem Shalom Crossings Into Gaza Remain Closed

Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings into Gaza remain closed, impacting aid delivery and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What Israel’s Rafah offensive means for the prospect of peace

In today’s newsletter: As an assault on a key route for aid is underway, we look at how the humanitarian crisis will unfold and the prospects for a ceasefire

Al Jazeera

US pauses weapons delivery to Israel over Rafah offensive concerns: Reports

Biden’s administration paused shipment of weapons in effort to prevent full-scale assault on Rafah, official says.

International Business Times

Israel Launches Fresh Gaza Strikes As Negotiators Work Towards Truce

Israel struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after seizing the main border crossing with Egypt, where negotiators were working to make good on their "last chance" to cement a ceasefire deal.

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