The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rafah/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Rafah | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rafah/ 32 32 Gazan firm to build UAE-funded housing complex in Israel-controlled south — sources https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazan-firm-to-build-uae-funded-housing-complex-in-israel-controlled-south-sources/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:14:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3762167 Masoud & Ali Contracting Co set to build so-called 'Emirates City' near Rafah ruins; Palestinian sources say Gazans more likely to accept plan with local firm involved

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]]> Anti-Hamas militia says it is destroying terror group’s tunnels in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-hamas-militia-says-it-is-destroying-terror-groups-tunnels-in-gaza/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:39:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3754484 Popular Forces leader al-Duhaini says militia 'dismantling' Hamas tunnels, confirms increasing Israeli support; troops kill Palestinian who crossed Gaza's Yellow Line, IDF says

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]]> IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist behind 2004 bus bombings that killed 16 civilians https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-hamas-terrorist-behind-2004-bus-bombings-that-killed-16-civilians/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:54:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752549 In separate strike, military says, it killed sniper commander behind several deadly attacks on troops; both strikes come in response to Hamas violations of ceasefire

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]]> IDF says it killed four Hamas gunmen who emerged from Rafah tunnel, fired on troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-four-hamas-gunmen-who-emerged-from-rafah-tunnel-fired-on-troops/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:03:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3751449 Military says it killed Palestinian who crossed Yellow Line; 2 more dead in Gaza City strike; technocratic panel unlikely to enter Gaza this week, with no date set for start of operations

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]]> Map shows UAE-planned compound for Palestinians in Israeli-held south Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/map-shows-uae-planned-compound-for-palestinians-in-israeli-held-south-gaza/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:45:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748978 Diplomat tells ToI that Abu Dhabi hasn't made final decision on funding complex near Rafah; IDF clears large area in Gaza for temporary housing projects, says source

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]]> Israel confirms Gaza’s Rafah Crossing will reopen Sunday to pedestrians in both directions https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-confirms-gazas-rafah-crossing-will-reopen-sunday-in-both-directions/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:47:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3744957 COGAT says exit and entry will require security clearance; IDF announces terror operatives killed in four separate incidents throughout enclave

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]]> IDF reservist injured in Hamas attack in southern Gaza succumbs to wounds https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-reservist-injured-in-hamas-attack-in-southern-gaza-succumbs-to-wounds/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:10:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3739216 Sgt. Maj. (res.) Asael Babad was severely hurt in October in Rafah during ceasefire; two other troops were killed in same incident

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]]> Israel says Gaza strikes hit senior terrorists in response to truce violation https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-gaza-strikes-hit-senior-terrorists-in-response-to-truce-violation/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:24:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3735484 Hamas commander Muhammad al-Hawli and PIJ commander Ahraf al-Khatib killed in separate strikes; Israel says attacks were reaction to Tuesday exchange of fire in Rafah

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]]> Scouring massive labyrinth under Rafah, IDF just missed finding Hadar Goldin’s body https://www.timesofisrael.com/scouring-massive-labyrinth-under-rafah-idf-just-missed-finding-hadar-goldins-body/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:58:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3707696 Elite officers describe months of searches through sprawling tunnel network, including perilous work removing supports to reveal hidden passages, though effort came up short

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]]> US seeking to declare transition to phase 2 of its Gaza plan in coming weeks — official https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-seeking-to-declare-transition-to-phase-2-of-its-gaza-plan-in-coming-weeks-official/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:50:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704979&preview=true&preview_id=3704979 Trump expected to name members of boards to manage postwar Gaza and the nations that will staff security force, though announcement hinges on Hamas agreeing to give up its weapons

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]]> Anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in ‘internal clash’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-hamas-militia-leader-yasser-abu-shabab-killed-in-internal-clash-in-gaza/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:55:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704739 Separately, commander of Hamas’s East Rafah Battalion, his deputy, and two other terror operatives killed by Israeli forces on Sunday after emerging from tunnels in southern Gaza, IDF confirms

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]]> Trump says next phase of his Gaza plan will soon commence amid concern it’s stalling https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-next-phase-of-his-gaza-plan-will-soon-commence-amid-concern-its-stalling/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:09:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704275&preview=true&preview_id=3704275 2 weeks after passage of UN Security Council resolution that was supposed to build on ceasefire, US president insists 2nd phase pertaining to postwar Gaza management will happen

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]]> 5 soldiers hurt, one seriously, in attack on troops in Rafah; IDF strikes in Khan Younis https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-soldiers-wounded-one-seriously-in-attack-on-troops-in-rafah-pm-vows-response/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:12:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704100&preview=true&preview_id=3704100 Gunfight erupted after troops encountered gunmen emerging from tunnel; Palestinians report 6 killed in retaliatory airstrike that military says targeted terror operative

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]]> Israel: Rafah Crossing to open for exit of Gazans; Egypt: We won’t allow one-way transit https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-open-rafah-crossing-within-days-to-allow-authorized-gazans-to-exit-to-egypt/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3703585 Cairo denies coordinating with Jerusalem on opening of border; Israel previously insisted on Hamas returning all hostages before allowing passage, but bodies of 2 are still in Gaza

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]]> Hamas commander killed trying to flee Rafah tunnel; slain IDF soldier’s rifle recovered https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-commander-killed-trying-to-flee-rafah-tunnel-slain-idf-soldiers-rifle-recovered/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:29:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3701110 IDF says early-morning strike killed 4 operatives who emerged from tunnel where dozens remain trapped

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