Rafah
IDF kills senior Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid in Gaza Strip strike
The target of the strike was Nael Abu Obeid, the commander of Hamas’s Rafah Brigade, who replaced his predecessor, Mohammad Shabanah, who was killed by the IDF in May 2025.
Israel's restraint in Gaza may give Hamas the opening it needs to take its power back - analysis
Netanyahu, Katz silently approved reconstruction effort in Gaza Strip inside Yellow Line - report
Nukhba terrorist who participated in Oct. 7 arrested while driving humanitarian aid truck
WATCH: IDF troops locate, dismantle weapons storage facility in southern Syria
Last week's Syria operation, part of an effort to prevent terrorist activity, uncovered multiple weapons. In Gaza, terrorists attacked IDF soldiers after emerging from a tunnel in Rafah.
Indonesia to be first peacekeeping contributor to Gaza's International Stabilization Force - KAN
Indonesia is expected to become the first country to deploy troops to the International Stabilization Force in Gaza during Phase II of the ceasefire, KAN News reported.
IDF kills four Hamas terrorists who tried to cross Israeli defense lines from Rafah tunnel
The attempt was made in eastern Rafah, which is within the Israeli side of the yellow line, the 53% of the Strip which the IDF currently controls
US Ambassador Huckabee says Rafah is opening slowly to not 'bring terrorists in, or take them out'
People entering and leaving Gaza through the Rafah border crossing have to be properly vetted to avoid terrorists entering or leaving Gaza, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said.
Reuters sees map of UAE plans for Gaza housing complex on Israeli side of Gaza's Yellow Line
The planning map shows where the "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" would be constructed near Rafah.
Head of new Gaza leadership Ali Shaath says Rafah Crossing opens 'window of hope' for Gazans
Israel fully reopened the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a day after rolling out a limited, one-day pilot on Sunday to address potential logistical issues.
Rafah reopens as Gaza reconnects with world, testing Israel's postwar strategy - analysis
Rafah is one of the sticking points in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and was often the focal point of the war that began in October 2023.
With Rafah open, could Hamas-run ‘Health Ministry’ be replaced now? - analysis
Israel has appeared to be nonplussed by the committee and has not yet empowered it to work in the half of Gaza that Israel controls.
Why the Rafah crossing reopening is a critical test for Gaza’s ceasefire - analysis
“After months of a ceasefire and demands from humanitarian organizations to open it without obstacles, Israel will beginthe process of partially reopening the Rafah crossing," Al-Ain media reported.
IDF announces capture of Hamas commander during overnight operations
The capture happened after Friday's strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah, the military announced.
