Recent Developments in Rafah
Residents of Rafah in the Palestinian Territories have reported intense artillery shelling and gunfire in the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip. This comes after Israel announced its control over a strategic corridor on the border with Egypt.
Israeli Incursion into Rafah
The Israeli military initiated its incursion into Rafah in early May, despite facing international objections regarding the safety of Palestinian civilians seeking refuge in the area.