Rafah Border Crossing

February 4, 2026 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Hamas injures IDF soldier, Palestinian terrorists violate Gaza ceasefire 10 times between January 22 and February 4

Palestinian terrorists have violated the Gaza ceasefire 10 times between January 22 and February 4 and 99 times in total since the truce’s implementation last October, according to the Israel Defense...

February 2, 2026 | Aaron Goren |

Rafah Crossing Reopening Could Enable Hamas To Resume Smuggling Operations Into Gaza

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing linking the Gaza Strip with Egypt will ease travel restrictions on Palestinians seeking medical treatment abroad. At the same time, it has deepened Israeli concerns...

February 2, 2026 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Rafah crossing opens days after IDF says Hamas violated ceasefire, conducts strikes

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on February 2, more than two years after it was closed in the wake of the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel’s Coordinator...

January 27, 2026 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israeli forces recover body of last hostage held in Gaza

On January 26, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered and identified the body of Ran Gvili, an Israeli police sergeant who was the last hostage held in Gaza. The IDF had been searching for...

January 26, 2026 | |

Remains of Ran Gvili, Last Hostage in Gaza, Returned to Israel

Latest Developments No Hostages in Gaza: The remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the final hostage held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, were returned to Israel on January 26, marking the first time since...

October 21, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Alleged Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine member, October 7 attack participant arrested in Louisiana

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that it had arrested 33-year-old Mahmoud Amin Yaqub al Muhtadi in Louisiana. The DOJ alleged that Muhtadi was a member of the Democratic...

January 31, 2025 | |

European Union Restarts Rafah Crossing Monitoring Mission, Egyptians Protest on Border

Latest Developments EU Resumes Rafah Border Missions: The European Union (EU) on January 31 restarted its civil border mission at the Rafah crossing that separates Gaza from Egypt, according to a statement...

August 4, 2024 | |

Truck-Height Hamas Tunnel Discovered on Gaza-Egypt Border

Latest Developments Israeli forces uncovered an unusually large tunnel during operations along the Philadelphi Corridor on the Gaza-Egypt border last week, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on...

June 26, 2024 | |

Hamas Gunrunner, PIJ Missile Specialist Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza

A prominent gunrunner for Hamas and a missile specialist for Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) who doubled up as an employee for a leading humanitarian non-governmental organization...

June 6, 2024 | |

IDF Soldier Killed as Hamas Attempts Infiltration From Gaza

Hamas terrorists attempted to infiltrate Israel from Gaza using foggy weather as cover on the morning of June 6. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers who were dispatched to investigate...

May 17, 2024 | |

Israel: 50 Rafah Tunnels to Egypt Unearthed

Israel went public on May 17 with the discovery of 50 smuggling tunnels leading from the southern Gazan city of Rafah to Egypt. Defending Israel against South African-filed genocide...

May 14, 2024 | |

Nearly Half Million Gazans Evacuate Rafah

Approximately 450,000 Gazans have evacuated Rafah, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) announced on May 14. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) asked civilians to relocate...

May 13, 2024 | |

Palestinian Authority Rejects Israeli Offer to Control Rafah Border Crossing

The Palestinian Authority (PA) rejected an Israeli offer to grant it control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, Sky News Arabic reported on May 13. Rafah lies two...

May 12, 2024 | |

Israel Establishes Eighth Field Hospital in Gaza

Israel announced on May 11 that it opened an eighth field hospital in Gaza — this one in central Gaza. The development comes as the Israeli military encourages Palestinians...

May 11, 2024 | |

Israel Expands Rafah Operation After Hamas Launches Rockets at Beersheba

Hamas launched nine rockets from the southern Gaza city of Rafah toward the Israeli city of Beersheba on May 10. Early on May 11, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) urged Gazans...

May 8, 2024 | |

Israel Reopens Kerem Shalom Gaza Crossing

Israel reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, three days after closing it due to a Hamas attack, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on May 8. The re-opening...

May 8, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: May 8, 2024

Today’s Issue: IDF Spokesman: Fighting in Rafah Is ‘Precise’ Operation, Humanitarian Aid Being Increased | 18 Rockets Fired from Gaza, Six at Kerem Shalom Crossing | Israeli Forces Continue Operation...

May 7, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF tanks take Rafah crossing, forces target eastern Rafah

The Israel Defense Forces sent an armored column to seize the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing approximately one mile north of the Israeli border with Gaza. The tanks moved from near the Israeli community...

May 5, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel faces rocket fire on two fronts

Hamas terrorists in Gaza launched rockets targeting Kerem Shalom in southern Israel near the Egyptian border on May 5. In addition, Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets at the northern Israeli city of...

November 15, 2023 | |

Israel SitRep: Nov. 15, 2023

Today’s Issue: IDF Operates Overnight in Gaza’s Shifa Hospital in ‘Precise and Targeted Operation | IDF Operates Overnight in Gaza’s Shifa Hospital in ‘Precise and Targeted Operation’:...