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ICRC, PRCS Condemn Israel’s Killing of Eight Medics, Five Rescuers in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The medics who were killed were identified as Mustafa Khafaja, Ezzedine Sha’at, Saleh Moammar, Rifaat Radwan, Mohammad Behloul, Ashraf Abu Labda, Mohammad Al-Hila, and Raed Al-Sharif. The International Committee of […]

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Palestinians, Including Children, on First Day of Eid
On the first day of Eid, Israeli forces launched deadly strikes on Gaza, killing displaced Palestinians and devastating entire families. On the first day of Eid al-Fitr, Israeli occupation forces carried out a massacre against […]

Thousands Trapped in Tel al-Sultan as Genocide Unfolds in Southern Gaza
As Israel intensifies its assault on Gaza, the Tel el-Sultan neighborhood faces genocide, with thousands trapped, the death toll rising to 31, and medical facilities targeted, leaving civilians without access to critical care. The Rafah […]

Scores Killed in Rafah and Khan Yunis as Israeli Forces Advance in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in Rafah and Khan Yunis result in dozens of Palestinian casualties as the Israeli occupation intensifies its offensive in Gaza. On Sunday, the Israeli occupation army carried out deadly airstrikes […]

Heavy Israeli Fire and Drone Strike Kill at Least Three in Rafah
Three Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on Rafah while the blockade continues to worsen the humanitarian crisis. At least three Palestinians were killed as Israeli tanks fired intensively and a drone strike targeted a […]

Israeli Shelling Ignites Palestinian Homes amid Ceasefire Violations
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces shelled Rafah, setting homes on fire, as ceasefire violations in Gaza surpass 350. Several Palestinian homes caught fire on Monday after Israeli forces opened fire in Rafah, southern […]

Israeli Sniper Kills Palestinian Child in Rafah – Ceasefire Violations Ongoing
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Displaced Palestinians began returning to Rafah on Sunday after the Israeli military’s ground offensive, which began on May 6. An Israeli sniper shot and killed a Palestinian child in central […]

Palestinian Mayor of Deir Al-Balah Killed in Israeli Airstrikes across Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At least seven Palestinians, including a two-day-old infant, have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza City. Another airstrike targeting the municipality in […]

‘Catastrophic Situation’ – Doctors Call for Urgent Evacuation of 25,000 Gaza Patients
“The situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Reopening the corridor is crucial so we can continue to provide life-saving treatments at hospitals in East Jerusalem, where we have the capacity and medical expertise.” Palestinian and international […]

‘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 […]