Rafah crossing
Rafah Border Crossing: Critical Lifeline for Gaza Remains Closed Despite International Pressure
Oct 20, 2025 08:19 pm CST
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, essential for humanitarian aid delivery and civilian movement, remains closed under Israeli control despite being a key component of the US-brokered ceasefire plan. This critical access point, which briefly reopened in January, faces ongoing delays while humanitarian conditions in Gaza deteriorate as aid trucks await permission to enter through alternative crossings.
Gaza Ceasefire Threatened as Israel Freezes Aid Following Alleged Hamas Violations
Oct 20, 2025 01:04 am CST
The fragile Gaza ceasefire faces significant challenges as Israel suspends humanitarian aid transfers following alleged violations by Hamas. Israeli forces launched multiple strikes across Gaza after reporting their troops came under fire, resulting in at least 19 Palestinian casualties. Ongoing tensions include disputes over the return of hostage remains and control of border crossings, while diplomatic efforts continue to salvage the US-proposed agreement aimed at ending two years of devastating conflict.
Netanyahu Demands Hamas Disarmament to End Gaza War: Ceasefire Complications and Humanitarian Crisis
Oct 19, 2025 11:50 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the Gaza conflict will continue until Hamas is fully disarmed and the territory demilitarized, despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. As humanitarian challenges mount and violence persists, tensions escalate over the return of hostage remains and the closure of the Rafah crossing, critical for aid delivery to devastated communities struggling to rebuild amid widespread destruction.