Rafah

Rafah fighting drew 100 times more media attention than Iran protests, study shows

JPPI President Prof. Stern said the research aimed primarily to demonstrate that when Israel conducts a “defensive war against armed terrorist organizations that attacked it, it is judged harshly."

 Iran and Israel flags on geopolitical map.
Israeli soldiers stand on rubble in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.

IDF kills six terrorists in Rafah terror tunnel

Members of the Indonesian Army walk towards the Ceremonial Plaza before a ceremony marking Indonesia's 80th Independence Day in Indonesia's future capital Nusantara in East Kalimantan on August 17, 2025.

Indonesia to begin deploying Gaza peacekeeping force in April - report

Ghassan Duhine (center) with members of the anti-Hamas Abu Shabab militia in the Gaza Strip, September 2025.

Israel-aligned Gazan militia operating in Rafah tunnels, aim to disarm Hamas - report


Discussion on deployment of foreign troops ongoing, two sources tell 'Post'

As the US-backed multinational force stalls, IDF troops building the "Green Rafah" city project in eastern Rafah encountered terrorists emerging from a tunnel.

Israeli soldiers seen near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, November 23, 2025

After airstrike slams into terrorist position in Rafah, IDF closes in, killing three

Over 20 terrorists were killed in eastern Rafah last week, and eight additional suspects were arrested as part of ongoing operations to dismantle underground terror infrastructure, the IDF announced.

Following an air strike the Nahal Brigade conducted a search of a building in eastern Rafah, where they identified one terrorist who had been killed in the airstrike, and three additional armed terrorists.

IDF kills five terrorists who evaded troops for hours after emerging from Rafah tunnel

The terrorists were killed after a five-hour-long manhunt that began in the early morning hours. The incident occurred near the Yellow Line marking IDF-controlled territory.

Israeli soldiers stand at the entrance of a tunnel in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on September 13, 2024.

Israel Air Force strikes terror targets east of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip

The targets were reportedly located to the east of Khan Yunis.

(Illustrative)  Smoke rises from the Gaza Strip. January 14, 2025.

Multiple Hamas ceasefire violations raise questions about future of ceasefire - analysis

Terrorists attempting to flee through underground tunnels were captured or eliminated as Hamas delays return of hostage remains and continue to issue threats regarding ceasefire.

Hamas terrorists go with Red Cross vehicle to area within the Yellow Line, Gaza City, November 20, 2025.

IDF intercepts 17 terrorists fleeing Rafah tunnel after manhunt

The IDF intercepted 17 Hamas terrorists fleeing Rafah tunnels, killing 11 and arresting six, as an observation officer described how her unit led the detection and targeting effort.

IDF troops operate behind Yellow Line in southern Gaza, November 20, 2025.

WATCH: 15 terrorists emerge from Rafah tunnel, some arrested alive

Gunmen crossed east of Gaza’s Yellow Line, marking the boundary for IDF-controlled territory, and approached troops before being struck by the Air Force, according to the IDF.

Israeli soldiers stand at the entrance of a tunnel in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on September 13, 2024.

Detained Hamas terrorist knew where Hadar Goldin's remains held - IDF, Shin Bet

Goldin's remains were returned by Hamas via the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) earlier this month as part of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace deal.

Security forces apprehend Marwan al-Hamas, November 20, 2025.

WATCH: IDF uncovers 7 kilometer-long Gaza terror tunnel where Hamas held Hadar Goldin

The route runs beneath a dense residential area near the Philadelphi Corridor and continues under sensitive civilian sites, including a UNRWA compound, mosques, clinics, kindergartens, and schools.

An image of Hadar Goldin is seen with Israeli military footage of the Gaza tunnel in which he was kept, November 20, 2025

IDF 'must be prepared to take control' of Gaza areas beyond existing perimeter, Zamir says

"Our troops continue operating along the Yellow Line to clear the area and eliminate terrorist strongholds," Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir during situation assessment in Rafah, Gaza Strip, November 16, 2025.