May 10 Civilians flee Rafah for the north as heavy fighting keeps Gaza aid crossings closed By Wafaa Shurafa, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Over a million Palestinians have fled to Rafah to escape fighting elsewhere, with many packed into U.N.-run shelters or squalid tent camps. The city on the border with Egypt is also a crucial hub for bringing in food, medicine, fuel… Continue reading
May 08 Defense secretary confirms U.S. has paused a bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah invasion concerns By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The shipment was supposed to consist of 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, with the focus of U.S. concern being the larger explosives and how they could be used in a dense urban setting. Continue reading
May 08 Biden administration set to decide whether Israel has violated U.S. and international law in Gaza By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The formal assessment of whether Israel has used U.S. weapons and other military assistance lawfully is mandated under a directive issued by President Joe Biden in February. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 5:40 How Israel’s operation in Rafah affects aid for Palestinians and cease-fire talks By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo for crucial cease-fire talks a day after Hamas said it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal. To explore what could happen next, Amna Nawaz spoke with Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 11:01 Israel launches operation into Rafah, says cease-fire agreement not reached with Hamas By Nick Schifrin, William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn It is a delicate and momentous day in the Middle East. The Israeli military says it has launched a new operation into parts of Rafah in southern Gaza. At the same time, the Israeli government says it's continuing negotiations to… Continue watching
May 06 Activists in Bangladesh universities march to demand an end to the Israel-Hamas war By Associated Press Thousands of activists in Bangladesh backed by the ruling party's student wing have demonstrated in the nation's capital and elsewhere to demand an end to the Israel-Hamas war and the establishment of an independent Palestine state. Continue reading
May 06 Israel examining Gaza cease-fire proposal, but framework differs from its offer By Sam Mednick, Josef Federman, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press A deal could still be a ways off. Continue reading
May 06 Hamas says it accepts Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal By Sam Mednick, Josef Federman, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press There was no immediate comment from Israel. Continue reading
May 06 Biden reiterates concern about Rafah offensive on call to Netanyahu By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden also underscored to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he believes reaching a cease-fire with Hamas is the best way to protect the lives of hostages held in Gaza, according to White House officials, who were not… Continue reading
May 06 Palestinians ordered to evacuate parts of Rafah ahead of Israel’s expected assault By Sam Mednick, Josef Federman, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press The looming operation in the city — where more than 1 million Palestinians are sheltering and a high number of deaths is feared — has raised global alarm and Israeli's closest allies have warned against it. Continue reading