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Hundreds of thousands of fleeing Gazans sought shelter on Thursday in one of the biggest mass displacements of the war, as Israeli forces advanced into the ruins of the city of Rafah, part of a newly ...
CNN |
Israel’s military is “switching gears” in Gaza, dividing and seizing more parts of the strip, a move observers say could mean Israel establishing deeper, more long-term control over the territory.
The New York Times |
The Israeli defense minister, Israel Katz, said the military was seizing swaths of territory to protect its forces and border towns, suggesting a longer-term presence in the enclave.

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Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel seizes Rafah in new Gaza 'security zone'
Hundreds of thousands of Gazans sought shelter as Israeli forces advanced into the ruins of the city of Rafah.
Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military on Monday issued sweeping evacuation orders covering Rafah and nearby areas, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation in the Gaza Strip’s southernmost city.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee after Israel seizes Rafah as part of new 'security zone'
Hundreds of thousands of fleeing Gazans sought shelter on Thursday in one of the biggest mass displacements of the war, as Israeli forces advanced into the ruins of the city of Rafah, part of a newly announced 'security zone' they intend to seize.
Netanyahu says Israel is now dividing up Gaza. What does that mean on the ground?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military is “switching gears” in Gaza, dividing and seizing more parts of the strip, a move experts say could mean Israel establishing deeper, more long-term control over the territory.
Israel to seize parts of Gaza as military operation expands
Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to its security zones, accompanied by large-scale evacuations of the population.
Israel Takes New Territory in Gaza, Squeezing Hamas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had seized a corridor of land that would split one of Gaza’s largest cities from the rest of the enclave.
Israel Shifts Goal Posts in Gaza War
In pressing forward with its assault on the territory, Israel hopes to squeeze Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages. But other objectives have emerged.
Deadly strikes in Gaza as Netanyahu says Israel will seize new military corridor
At least 19 people are reported killed in Jabalia as Israel's PM says it is expanding ground operations to pressure Hamas.
Middle East latest: Israel is establishing a new military corridor across Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is establishing a new security corridor across the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas.
Displaced Palestinians hope for end to war in Gaza as Israel announces intention cut off Rafah
Palestinians displaced from Rafah on Thursday voiced their despair over Israel's announcement that it would cut the city off from the rest of the Strip, by establishing a new security corridor to pressure Hamas.
15 first responders killed in Rafah, U.N. says; IDF orders mass evacuation
Aid agencies say the workers were killed and buried in a mass grave in Rafah, in southern Gaza. Residents described being shot at along the evacuation route.
Israeli forces order evacuation for most of Rafah ahead of attack on the area
The Israeli military issued evacuation orders on Monday for most of Rafah and suggested it may soon launch another ground operation in the city.
'We don't know what to feed the children': Palestinians flee Rafah amid new evacuation order
Israeli forces issued a new evacuation order for Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city. An NBC News crew spoke with people fleeing toward the Muwasi tent camp in Khan Younis.
Anadolu Agency1d
Palestinian medics in Rafah found hands bound with bullet wounds to heads: Civil Defense
Civil Defense retrieves bodies of 8 medics, 5 civil defense workers, UN staff member from Rafah after Israeli bombardment - Anadolu Ajansı
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The Times of Israel1d
Netanyahu says IDF carving new corridor across Gaza to cut off Rafah, pressure Hamas
IDF chief vows that 'the only thing that can stop us from advancing is the release of our hostages,' as troops launch new offensive, accompanied by heavy airstrikes
Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah
It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month.
The Palestinian Information Center1d
Displacement of Rafah residents: New tragedy haunting thousands of families on 2nd day of Eid al-Fitr
On muddy roads and narrow alleys, thousands of residents from Rafah and southern Khan Yunis walk on foot in a new forced displacement journey, carrying whatever belongings they can.
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