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‘Army Failed in Rafah’ – Resistance Roundup – Day 344
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, implied on Saturday that the Israeli army’s mission in Rafah was a complete failure. The comments were originally made in an interview with Halevi and […]
First in 30 Years for Black Hawk – Two Soldiers Killed in Israeli Helicopter Crash in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The helicopter was reportedly dispatched to evacuate a soldier who had been shot by a Palestinian sniper. The Israeli army announced on Wednesday that two soldiers were killed and seven […]
‘Just a Gazan Trying to Live His Life’ – Israeli Strike Kills Loved Vlogger from Gaza
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle Social media has allowed millions around the world to not only gain a first-hand account of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza but to emotionally connect with those […]
Destroyed Water Reservoir – US Seeks ‘Additional Information’ from Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to Haaretz, a soldier shared a video of the explosion on social media, with the caption “The destruction of Tal Sultan’s water reservoir in honor of Shabbat.” The US […]
‘Crime against Humanity’ – Israeli Army Blows Up Water Reservoir amid Water Crisis
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The reservoir, located in the Tel al-Sultan neighborhood, was destroyed using explosive devices. The Israeli army demolished a drinking water reservoir in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip, Israeli […]
‘Essential for the Future’ – Netanyahu Tours Rafah Crossing, Vows to Maintain Control
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Netanyahu’s tour preceded a crucial meeting by the Israeli War Cabinet, which will reportedly include negotiation team members and security officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Rafah and the […]
The Latest from Rafah – Palestinian Resistance Releases New Video
A combat leader is seen directing fighters on how to target the building, which is subsequently bombed and set on fire. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, released footage showing their operations targeting […]
‘Deif is Alive’ – Hamas Denies Israeli Claims about Real Reason behind Khan Yunis Massacre
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas said in a statement that Israeli claims that the strike targeted Mohammed Deif, the commander-in-chief of the Al-Qassam Brigades are “unfounded.” The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas rejected on Saturday […]
Extensive Destruction – Israeli Army Aims to Expand Philadelphi ‘Buffer Zone’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On June 19, Israeli Army Radio announced that the Rafah border crossing was no longer usable after the Palestinian side was completely destroyed. Israeli Channel 12 reported on Sunday that […]
‘Shrapnel and Direct Shelling’ – PRCS Closes Al-Mawasi Office Due to Israeli Attacks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Al-Mawasi area has been attacked despite Israeli forces designating it as a “safe haven” for Palestinians following its ground invasion of Rafah in early May. The Palestine Red Crescent […]
‘Premeditated Crime’ – Israeli Airstrikes on UNRWA Facility, Clinic in Gaza Kills at Least Six
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas called the attack “a premeditated crime” against the Palestinian people, the international community, as well as the United Nations and its institutions. At least four Palestinians have been killed […]
‘UN Unable to Pick Up Supplies from Kerem Shalom Crossing since June 18’ – UN Spokesperson
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The United Nations has not been able to collect aid from the Kerem Shalom crossing since June 18, according to the Office of the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General. “Since […]
‘Heavy-Caliber Projectiles’ – Israeli Tanks Shell Tents in Al-Mawasi Camp Killing At Least 25
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At least 25 Palestinians were killed and 50 others injured on Friday when Israeli forces shelled tents housing displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area in western Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. […]
Israeli Army Seeks End to Gaza Offensive, Netanyahu Refuses – Report
Despite Isreali Army Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi’s suggestion to change strategies, Netanyahu “continues to declare that the all-out war against Hamas will continue for as long as it takes.” The Israeli army is ready […]
‘Difficult Event’ – This is What Happened in the Rafah Shaboura Camp Today – UPDATED
UPDATE: The Al-Qassam Brigades announced a second ambush targeting an armored force on Al-Bahar Street south of Tal Al-Sultan neighborhood west of Rafah city. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that a total victory […]
‘Threat to Health’ – UNRWA Says 67% of Water, Sanitation Infrastructure Destroyed in Gaza
“As infectious diseases continue to spread and temperature rises, lack of hygiene & dehydration threaten the health of people across Gaza.” Infectious diseases continue to spread in the besieged Gaza Strip as 67 percent of […]
12 Soldiers Injured in 24 Hours – Israeli Army Faces Slow Progress, High Casualties in Rafah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post quoted Yair Zuckerman, commander of the Nahal Brigade, who described the challenging conditions in Rafah, in southern Gaza. At least 12 Israeli soldiers have been […]
‘Criminal Act’ – Israeli Army Burns Rafah Departure Hall, Severing Gaza’s Connection to World
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This incident coincides with ongoing incursions by Israeli military vehicles into Rafah’s Philadelphi Corridor. The Israeli army burned down on Monday the departure hall on the Palestinian side of the […]
Israeli Army Announces ‘Tactical Pause’ in Rafah – Gaza Crossings Remain Restricted
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli army command announced on Sunday a daily “tactical pause of military activity” in certain areas of the southern Gaza Strip during daylight hours to allegedly facilitate aid delivery. […]
Israel’s Rafah Offensive Estimated to End in Two Weeks – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli army invaded Rafah in the south of Gaza on May 6, despite international warnings. Israeli security officials have estimated that the army’s military operation in Rafah will end […]
‘Massacre of the Tents’ – NYT Investigation Debunks Israeli Claims on Rafah Airstrike
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A New York Times investigation published on Friday debunked Israeli claims about their Rafah massacre, confirming it targeted a well-known refugee camp and caused significant civilian casualties. The Tents Massacre […]
‘Simply Terrible’ – OCHA Chief Warns against Extending Gaza War for Months
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I think there is no other place in the world where the system has been put to such level of challenges and stretch”. The head of the UN’s Office for […]
The Minefields of Rafah – Resistance Roundup – Day 241
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Though Jabaliya and much of northern Gaza have been declared uninhabitable by the Gaza authorities, following weeks of relentless Israeli bombardment, the Resistance continued to be active. Today’s statements by […]
Debunking Israeli Propaganda in Rafah – Interview with Ramzy Baroud (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Has Rafah always been part of Israel’s calculations since the very start of the war? Robert Inlakesh discusses Israel’s invasion of the southern Gaza City of Rafah and the reality […]
‘Unspeakable Conditions’ – UNRWA Says One Million Forced to Flee Rafah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Thousands of families now shelter in damaged & destroyed facilities in Khan Younis.” More than one million Palestinians have been forced to flee Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip due […]
The War is Lost – But Why is Netanyahu Killing Civilians in Rafah?
By Ramzy Baroud The Israeli leader is just buying time, though. Israel’s top generals and military experts and analysts know that the war has been lost and that prolonging it will not, in any […]
Gaza: The Donkey and the Fate of Western Civilization
By Jamal Kanj It is a clear case of cognitive dissonance when Western powers provide food aid to alleviate the Israeli-made famine while supplying the means for Israel to perpetuate a starvation regime, and the […]
Outrage over Rafah – France Bars Israeli Military Firms from Eurosatory Arms Expo
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Conditions are no longer met to host Israeli companies at the show at a time when the President is calling for Israel to cease operations in Rafah.” French authorities have […]
‘Unprecedented Health Emergency’ – UNRWA Warns of Critical Situation in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Families are fleeing to areas lacking essential supplies & acceptable living conditions.” Families in Gaza are facing an unprecedented health emergency, the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned. […]
‘Made in the US’ – Weapons Experts Say US-Made Munitions Used in Rafah Airstrike
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Serial numbers on the remnants of the munitions also matched those for a manufacturer of GBU-39 parts based in California – pointing to more evidence the bombs were made in […]