Rafah

2024 - 5 - 29

Israel's Rafah Conflict: A Closer Look at the Ongoing Struggle

Gaza - Humanitarian crisis - Israel - Israeli-Palestinian conflict - Military operations - Rafah

Discover the latest on the conflict in Rafah and how it impacts global politics. #RafahConflict #IsraelGaza #BidenRedLine

The recent escalation in the conflict in Rafah, Gaza, has once again brought global attention to the ongoing struggles in the region. Israeli forces launched a ground assault following an airstrike that resulted in a significant loss of civilian lives, drawing criticism from international communities. Despite pressure on President Biden to address the situation, the U.S. has not deemed the offensive a full-scale invasion. The White House's stance on the 'red line' in this conflict has been closely monitored, signaling a delicate balance of diplomacy and intervention.

Amidst the airstrikes and military actions in Rafah, a viral trend with the phrase 'All eyes on Rafah' has taken social media by storm, sparking conversations and debates on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This trend, originating from an AI-generated image, highlights the power of social media in shaping public discourse. The devastating impact of the conflict has been evident, with reports of civilian casualties and destruction of homes and infrastructure in the area.

In a concerning development, analysis revealed that a U.S.-made bomb was used in the Israeli strike on Rafah, raising questions about the global arms trade and the role of foreign governments in the conflict. The persistence of Israeli forces in Rafah despite calls for cessation of hostilities underscores the complexity of the situation and the challenges in reaching a peaceful resolution. As the conflict continues to unfold, the world watches closely, hoping for a swift and just resolution to the crisis.

It is crucial to understand the nuances and complexities of the conflict in Rafah to grasp the broader implications for regional stability and international relations. The humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region demands urgent attention and action from global leaders to ensure the safety and well-being of the civilians caught in the crossfire. As tensions escalate and violence persists, finding a path towards peace remains a daunting challenge for all parties involved.

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Israel's Rafah strike, ground assault don't cross Biden's 'red line ... (NBC News)

As Israeli forces pushed deeper into Rafah just days after an airstrike sparked a major fire that killed dozens of Palestinians, the White House said that ...

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Israel Gaza: Rafah offensive not a major operation, US says (BBC News)

The US does not believe Israel has launched a full-scale invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, White House spokesman John Kirby has said.

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Pressure builds on President Biden after Israeli strike kills dozens of ... (KFSN-TV)

The Biden administration expressed sympathy after dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah over the weekend.

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Israel shrugs off UNSC bid to 'stop the killing' to continue Rafah assault (Aljazeera.com)

Israeli tanks penetrate centre of Rafah and air attacks persist across the city despite global calls to end the carnage.

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White House signals Rafah strike doesn't cross 'red line' (NewsNation Now)

The White House on Tuesday indicated that an Israeli strike that killed dozens of Palestinians in Rafah did not cross a "red line" that would lead to a ...

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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 37 Palestinians Near Gaza's Rafah as ... (TIME)

Israeli shelling and airstrikes killed at least 37 people, mostly sheltering in tents, outside Gaza's Rafah overnight and on Tuesday.

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Israeli Troops Still Operate in Rafah After Condemnation of Deadly ... (The New York Times)

The military has said that the strike in Rafah on Sunday — which ignited a deadly fire in the camp and killed dozens of people — was targeting a Hamas compound.

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EEUU define qué sería una "gran" operación en Rafah que ... (Voz de América)

El humo se eleva tras los ataques israelíes durante una operación militar israelí en Rafah, visto desde Khan Younis, en el sur de la Franja de Gaza, el 28 de ...

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What is 'All eyes on Rafah'? Decoding a viral social trend on Israel's ... (Aljazeera.com)

An AI-generated image with the text 'All eyes on Rafah' has been re-shared more than 40 million times.

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An image calling for 'All Eyes on Rafah' is going viral. But it seems AI ... (The Washington Post)

What does “All Eyes on Rafah” mean? The phrase is seen on a likely AI-generated image depicting a tent camp in Rafah, Gaza, and went viral after an Israeli ...

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What does 'all eyes on Rafah' mean? Looking at the Palestinian city ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

An Israeli attack last weekend on the Gaza city of Rafah has reignited a slogan drawing attention to the ongoing conflict. Here's the latest.

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At least 66 people including children killed in four days of attacks on ... (Save the Children International)

RAMALLAH, 29 May 2024 – In the wake of four deadly days where dozens of people seeking safety in Rafah in southern Gaza have been killed and hundreds ...

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U.S.-made bomb used in Israeli strike on Rafah that killed dozens ... (CBS News)

Analysis of images of shrapnel gathered at the scene of an Israeli strike in Rafah on Sunday showed evidence of a bomb that was a U.S.-made GBU-39.

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Israel's military says it's taken control of a strategic corridor near ... (PBS NewsHour)

The corridor, known as Philadelphi, stretches along the border with neighboring Egypt, near the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where Israeli forces have been ...

UN experts outraged by Israeli strikes on civilians sheltering in ... (OHCHR)

GENEVA (29 May 2024) – Israeli air strikes on a camp sheltering displaced civilians in Tal al-Sultan in Rafah, that have reportedly claimed at least 46 ...

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Israel's Rafah tents massacre: Yet another heinous war crime ... (DiEM25)

Just when we thought we couldn't see anything more heinous in its genocidal war on Gaza, Israel has plumbed greater depths of savagery by bombing Rafah, ...

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Israel Says It Gains Control of Gaza Border With Egypt as Rafah ... (The Wall Street Journal)

An Israeli military official said Israel had so far found 20 cross-border tunnels in the area, some already known to Israel and Egypt and some that were unknown ...

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The Latest | Israel says it controls Gaza's entire border with Egypt, as ... (The Associated Press)

Israel previously said it was carrying out limited operations in eastern Rafah along the Gaza-Egypt border. The United States and other allies of Israel have ...

At least 66 people including children killed in Rafah 'safe zones' (Save the Children UK)

RAMALLAH, 29 May 2024 – In the wake of four deadly days where dozens of people seeking safety in Rafah in southern Gaza have been killed and hundreds ...

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U.S. Officials Say Deadly Rafah Airstrike Did Not Cross Biden's Red ... (The New York Times)

transcript. U.S. Will Not Withdraw Military Aid After Rafah Strike, Kirby Says. John F. Kirby, a White House spokesman, condemned the deadly Israeli ...

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'All Eyes on Rafah' Meaning and Origins (The New York Times)

The slogan, which has been a touchstone for pro-Palestinian demonstrators for months, ricocheted across social media this week.

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Why the 'All Eyes on Rafah' AI Post is Going Viral on Social Media (TIME)

Nearly 45 million Instagram users—including celebrities like Bella Hadid and Nicola Coughlan—have shared an AI-generated image depicting tent camps for ...

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Viral meme urges 'all eyes on Rafah' — yet it fails to show Rafah at all (Forward)

A viral post reading 'all eyes on Rafah' is spreading quickly. Yet the meme doesn't show Rafah at all; it's AI-generated.

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The Latest | Israel expands Rafah offensive, saying it now controls ... (ABC News)

Israel launched its war in Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack in which militants stormed into southern Israel, killed some 1,200 people — mostly civilians — and ...

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Experts say Israel used U.S.-made bomb in deadly Rafah strike (The Washington Post)

Four weapons experts said the Israeli military used a U.S.-made precision bomb in a strike that killed at least 45 people in southern Gaza on Sunday, ...

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Israel sends tanks into Rafah on raids amid Gaza-wide offensive (Reuters)

Israeli tanks mounted raids across Rafah in defiance of the World Court for a second day on Wednesday, after Washington said the assault did not amount to a ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: No safe shelter as dozens killed in Rafah (Aljazeera.com)

Israeli attacks kill at least 37 Palestinians, most sheltering in tents, as the Rafah ground invasion meets resistance.

A family fled Rafah as the war closed in. Now, they're living in a ... (WUNC)

ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Israel has expanded its military operation in Rafah in the south of Gaza, and people are now fleeing the city en masse trying to find ...

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Outrage at a strike in Rafah is unlikely to change policy (The Economist)

Palestinians say that several large bombs were used to target a camp of civilians, uprooted from other parts of war-torn Gaza. The Israel Defence Forces (idf) ...

The latest in Israel's expanding military operations in Rafah (KUAR)

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: First, to the fighting in Gaza. Israel's military continues to expand operations in the southern Gaza city that has been the focus ...

The latest in Israel's expanding military operations in Rafah (WUNC)

Israel's military continues to expand operations in Rafah. The Biden administration continues to warn Israel against a "major operation" in the city.

The latest in Israel's expanding military operations in Rafah (NPR)

Israel's military continues to expand operations in Rafah. The Biden administration continues to warn Israel against a "major operation" in the city.

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Rafah Aid Groups Say Israel's Offensive is Pushing Them Out (The New York Times)

Hospitals, clinics and kitchens are shutting down, and transporting the wounded is a challenge on roads choked with debris and fleeing refugees.

All Eyes on Rafah - Ceasefire Now - Vital Voices (Vital Voices)

Earlier this month, President Biden stated that the U.S. would oppose a large-scale Israeli military operation in Rafah without a credible plan to protect ...

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