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.
"The Post" analyzes claims made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a comprehensive interview with "The Wall Street Journal."
"Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip are coming back to life. Residents are returning, and as they do, our responsibility grows even greater—not less."
An anonymous Palestinian described the ongoing suffering in Gaza, insisting Hamas must end it by releasing the hostages and ceding power.
Netanyahu's attorney Amit Haddad stated that recent security developments made proper defense preparations "impossible."
“All Eyes on Rafah” may become the defining slogan of this multi-front war, but it has taken on new meaning. By eliminating Sinwar, Netanyahu has achieved a key war objective.
Deputy head of Hamas's political bureau, Mousa Abu Marzouk, insisted that their release would still be contingent on a deal.
Gershon Baskin, who oversaw negotiation in the 2011 Schalit deal, described the situation as "a moment of opportunity or doom."
After seeing drone footage of Sinwar’s elimination on Ibn Sena Street in Rafah, southern Gaza, Taha reportedly recognized the home he evacuated in May.
The IDF and IAF eliminated a number of Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists, destroyed weapon storage facilities and struck tunnel shafts.
During the searches conducted by soldiers after an operation in Rafah, the body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was discovered.
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