Rafah

Gaza war is putting Egyptian-Israeli relations to the test

Israel-Hamas war

When the Israeli military seized control of the border crossing at Rafah, the Egyptian government seemed to be taken by surprise. Egypt’s government has stopped cooperating with aid shipments into Rafah. It’s also joined South Africa’s effort at the International Court of Justice to bring charges of genocide against Israel. Experts say the 45-year-old Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty is being put at risk. 

Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, delivers a speech during a rally marking "Jerusalem Day," or Al-Quds Day, an annual celebration to support Palestinians in the holy city, at a soccer filed in Gaza City, Friday, April 14, 2023.

Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and what does he want? 

Israel-Hamas war

What does the halting of a recent shipment of US weapons to Israel mean for the war in Gaza?

Israel-Hamas war
Yousef Hammash with his wife and children, Elia and Ahmad.

‘I don’t know what’s waiting for us in the next minute’: A father tries to protect his family in Gaza

Israel-Hamas war

2013 Gaza Marathon Canceled After Hamas Bans Women

Lifestyle & Belief

Israel Court Rules Rachel Corrie Death an Accident

Conflict & Justice

An Israeli court has ruled that the death of an American activist Rachel Corrie, who was crushed in Gaza nine years ago, was a regrettable incident.

Israel pounds Gaza after deadly attacks

Global Politics

The Israeli military carries out air strikes over the Gaza Strip following a series of deadly attacks in southern Israel.