Aid organizations say sick, malnourished children are facing death in Gaza, as they can’t cross the Rafah border to find proper medical treatment amid the Palestinian territory’s collapsing medical system, struggling with a critical lack of supplies after over eight months of the Israel-Hamas war. CBC | World News
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Breaking down the viral ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ social media post
A social media post featuring what appears to be an AI-image with the text “All eyes on Rafah” has been shared millions of times. Some say it’s an example of slacktivism that erases Palestinian voices and promotes a shallow and inaccurate version of their experiences. But they also say it could be a way into larger conversations about what’s happening ...
Read More »‘Finish them’: Nikki Haley’s message on Israeli artillery shell condemned amid Rafah assault
Amnesty International is among those criticizing former Republican former presidential contender Nikki Haley, the former. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, after she wrote “Finish Them!” on an Israeli artillery shell during a recent visit to Israel. CBC | World News
Read More »Israeli tanks seen in centre of Rafah in Gaza
Israeli tanks advanced to the centre of Rafah for the first time on Tuesday, witnesses said, three weeks into a ground offensive in the southern Gaza city that has stirred global condemnation for its continued civilian toll. CBC | World News
Read More »Israel widely condemned, including by allies, for airstrike killing 45 at Rafah tent camp
An Israeli airstrike triggered a massive blaze killing 45 people in a tent camp in the Gaza city of Rafah, officials said on Monday, prompting an outcry from global leaders who urged the implementation of an International Court of Justice ruling to halt Israel’s assault. CBC | World News
Read More »Gaza medics say Israeli strike kills 22 in Rafah as IDF investigates after it says ‘Hamas compound’ hit
Palestinian medics said 22 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike Sunday on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that hit tents for displaced people, an incident that the Israel Defence Forces says in under review. CBC | World News
Read More »International Court of Justice orders Israel to end military operation in Rafah
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Read More »Gazans fleeing Rafah say they now live ‘in misery’ next to garbage dump in Khan Younis
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Read More »Delivery of food aid to Rafah paused due to lack of supplies, UN agency says
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said on Tuesday that food distribution in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah was currently suspended due to lack of supplies and insecurity. CBC | World News
Read More »Palestinians seeking passage to Canada fight despair as Rafah campaign closes off their exit
Nearly 200 Palestinians have managed to escape Gaza and obtain approval to travel to Canada — but they had to pay thousands of dollars to smuggle themselves into Egypt. That avenue is now closed off, due to the military campaign Israel launched in Rafah this week. CBC | World News
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