Rafah

January 22, 2026 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

As Gaza ceasefire plan progresses, IDF reports Palestinian terrorists violate first phase 11 times from January 9 to 22

On January 16, US President Donald Trump officially established an international Board of Peace, which the White House states aims to support Gaza as it “transitions from conflict to peace...

January 16, 2026 | Aaron Goren |

Phase Two of the Gaza Ceasefire Announced Despite Core Obstacles Still To Overcome

As the Trump administration presses ahead with the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, key challenges remain unresolved. U.S Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the start of the second phase...

December 26, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel rotates military units in Gaza as new phase of ceasefire deal looms

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) rotated two brigades out of Gaza in late December, replacing them with new units. The switch occurred as the IDF continues to deal with securing the...

December 8, 2025 | |

Netanyahu to Discuss Phase 2 of Gaza Ceasefire With Trump, Key Issues Still To Be Negotiated

Prime Minister Says Second Phase Warrants Caution: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump later this month to discuss the next phases...

December 6, 2025 | Joe Truzman |

Anti-Hamas Popular Forces militia leader killed in Gaza

Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of the Israel-backed Popular Forces militia, was killed on December 4 in the Gaza Strip. Shabab’s Popular Forces was the first anti-Hamas faction to emerge during...

December 4, 2025 | |

Battalion Commander Among 4 Hamas Terrorists Eliminated by IDF in Rafah

Key Terrorists Killed in Southern Gaza: The IDF confirmed on December 4 that Hamas’s East Rafah Battalion commander, Mohammad Bawab, was killed alongside his deputy, Ismail Abu...

December 3, 2025 | |

5 IDF Soldiers Wounded After Palestinian Terrorists Ambush Troops in Southern Gaza

Ambush in the South: Five IDF soldiers were wounded, including one seriously, when Palestinian terrorists emerged from a tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Rafah on December 3...

December 3, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel awaits return of last 2 remains of hostages from Gaza

On December 2, Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office announced that Israel “received, via the Red Cross, findings that were handed over to an IDF [Israel Defense Forces] and ISA [Israel Security...

December 3, 2025 | |

Israel Set To Open Rafah Crossing To Allow Palestinians To Exit Gaza

Latest Developments Key Crossing Set To Open: Israel’s unit for the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced on December 3 that the Rafah crossing, Gaza’s southernmost...

December 3, 2025 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Palestinian terrorists ambush Israeli troops in Rafah; IDF reports 7 Gaza ceasefire violations from November 27 to December 3

Palestinian terrorists violated the ceasefire in Gaza seven times between November 26 and December 3 and 53 times since its implementation on October 10, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reports. In...

December 2, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

How the Trump Administration Secured the Gaza Ceasefire Deal That Biden Couldn’t

50 Nations Just Joined a U.S. Coordination Center to Save Gaza U.S. Central Command stated on Nov. 28 that its “Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) has grown to include representatives...

December 2, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

How the Trump Administration Secured the Gaza Ceasefire Deal That Biden Couldn’t

50 Nations Just Joined a U.S. Coordination Center to Save Gaza U.S. Central Command stated on Nov. 28 that its “Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) has grown to include representatives...

November 28, 2025 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Terrorist uses aid route to fire at Israeli troops; IDF reports 14 Gaza ceasefire violations from November 22 to 26

Palestinian terrorists violated the ceasefire in Gaza 14 times between November 22 and November 26, and 46 times since its implementation on October 10, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reports. Notably,...

November 26, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas hands over body of hostage as IDF fights terror cells in Rafah

On November 25, Hamas released the body of Dror Or, an Israeli who was killed during the attack on Israel led by the group on October 7, 2023. Or was one of three deceased hostages still held...

November 24, 2025 | |

Hamas Delegation Meets With Egyptian Intelligence Chief After Gaza Ceasefire Buckles

Senior Delegation in Cairo: A senior Hamas delegation led by top official Khalil al-Hayya met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad on November 23 after Palestinian ceasefire...

November 21, 2025 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Palestinian terrorists fire on Israeli soldiers, break ceasefire 8 times from November 13 to 21, IDF says

Palestinian terrorists in Gaza have violated phase one of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas on at least eight occasions between November 13 and November 21, according to reports from the...

November 21, 2025 | |

IDF Eliminates 6, Apprehends 5 Hamas Terrorists Emerging From Rafah Tunnel

Latest Developments Rafah Strike: The IDF announced on November 21 that it had eliminated six Hamas terrorists from a group of 15 who emerged from a tunnel in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in IDF-held...

November 17, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

IDF destroys more Hamas tunnels, prepares for future Gaza operations

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on November 16 that the Israeli military continues to destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza. This effort is taking place in the approximately 50 percent of the...

November 13, 2025 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Palestinian terrorists broke Gaza ceasefire 6 times from November 7 to 12, IDF says

Palestinian terrorists in Gaza have violated the stipulations of phase one of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel on at least six occasions between November 7 and November 12, according to...

November 10, 2025 | |

Remains of IDF Officer Held Captive by Hamas for More Than a Decade Finally Released

Returned After 11 Years: Israeli authorities confirmed on November 9 that Hamas had released the body of slain IDF officer Lt. Hadar Goldin. Goldin was killed in August 2014, and...