Rafah is one of the largest cities in the Gaza Strip, located on its far southern end on the border with Egypt.
The city is the site of the Rafah border crossing, the only entry and exit point out of Gaza and into Egypt, compared to the other border crossings that go into Israel.
Rafah is partially divided, with part of the city being located on the Egyptian side of the border. A network of smuggling tunnels run beneath the city and crossing in an attempt to circumvent the blockade around Gaza.
As Israel ramps up a more limited ground operation in Rafah, US President Joe Biden addresses US Jews, telling them that he rejects the ICC's allegations of genocide.
The great Rafah conundrum just may have been resolved in one fell swoop, in a way that has the potential to restore US-Israel relations.
IDF controls most of Philadelphi Corridor, 30% of Rafah • Military unsure where Sinwar is
Gallant also stressed to Sullivan the importance of ensuring that Israel maintains its strategic military edge.
The IAF stuck approximately 80 terror targets over the past day throughout the Gaza Strip, including weapons storage facilities, rocket launchers, terrorist cells, and other terror targets.
Lt. Col. Avi Kalo, ex-Head of Prisoners and Missing Persons Department, discussed IDF efforts to retrieve hostages, emphasizing strategic challenges and the need for a ceasefire.
While Egypt has played a mediatory role in all previous wars and crises between Israel and Hamas since 2007, its current involvement appears to be more extensive.
If Hezbollah would continue firing after such an ultimatum, Smotrich said the IDF should launch a defensive attack deep in Lebanese territory, including a ground entry.
US calls on Hamas to free hostages • IDF recovers hostage body • Drone lands in northern Israel
Hundreds of pieces of terror infrastructure have been destroyed, including weapons production sites and rocket launching sites.
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