The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Rights groups say repeated attacks on medical facilities, doctors and ambulances must be investigated for war crimes.

Israel launched new air strikes Friday on the city of Rafah in Gaza's far south, after US President Joe Biden said its response to Hamas's October 7 attack has been "over the top".

On Day 126 of the Israel-Hamas war, Washington urged Israel to take caution in moving toward Rafah as the Israeli army continues its hunt of Hamas militants, saying outright that the Biden administration is opposed to a military operation in the overcrowded city given the current circumstances in the area.

Biden and UN say assault on city where 1.3m civilians are sheltering would be disastrous

Growing fears among more than a million displaced people in Rafah as Israel threatens large operation in the city.

Editorial: It is hard to believe that life could get worse for Palestinians there – but there is every sign that it will

Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza Strip have killed over a dozen people. The offensive continues, pushing the population towards starvation and displacement.

Palestinians in Gaza say they have nowhere to run as they brace for Israel to escalate military operations on Rafah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to prepare to enter Gaza's crowded southern city of Rafah, even as new talks aimed at securing a truce with Hamas were set to open Thursday in Cairo.