The Rafah border crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered ‘ceasefire’. The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has finally reopened after months of closure as a result of Israel’s devastating war on the Gaza Strip. Hopes were running high that the freedom of movement would ease the dire humanitarian crisis … Read more
Seven wild Asian elephants, including calves, were killed when a high-speed train collided with a herd crossing the tracks in north-eastern India, local officials say. They say another calf was injured in the incident early on Saturday in Hojai district, Assam state. The Northeast Frontier Railway says the train driver spotted dozens of elephants and … Read more
Gaza is often referred to as the world’s largest open-air prison, trapped between Israel’s blockade, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. The Rafah border post is the only crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip: a strategic gateway to the outside world. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list In 2007, Israel imposed an air, … Read more
Two Israeli military personnel have been shot dead near a border crossing between the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Jordan, the Israeli military and medics say. The two men were identified as reservist Lieutenant Colonel Yitzhak Harosh, 68, and Sergeant Oran Hershko, 20. The Israeli military said “a terrorist arrived in a truck transporting humanitarian aid … Read more
Israel’s military says perpetrator ‘neutralised’ after entering in humanitarian aid truck from Jordan. Published On 18 Sep 202518 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share An assailant has killed two Israeli men at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge crossing between Jordan and the occupied West Bank, according to Israel’s national ambulance … Read more
An Israeli explosion has rocked southern Beirut, crossing another so-called red line for Hezbollah. The killing of senior commanders and civilians is another major breach of security for the group, with Lebanon already on edge for years. Its foreign minister told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that nobody is safe. With Israel … Read more
Israeli army kills more Palestians in Gaza after takeover of crossing on vital route for aid deliveries. Israel’s seizure of the Rafah crossing worsens an already dire situation for the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza. Why has Israel defied the US and taken over the crossing? And what could the consequences be for all sides? … Read more
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, A small convoy enters the Gaza Strip from Egypt, carrying desperately needed medicine and food supplies. The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has opened to let a small amount of desperately needed aid flow to Palestinians running short of food, medicine and water in the territory that is under an … Read more
LIVE Israel-Hamas war: Confusion over Rafah crossing as Israel says ‘no truce’ WION Israel-Hamas War: Diplomats Race to Ease Gaza Crisis Amid Fears of Spreading Conflict The New York Times Playbook: U.S. makes inroads with Israel, sputters with Egypt POLITICO Israel-Hamas war live updates: Gaza-Egypt border crossing may open; Biden warns new occupation would be a ‘big mistake’ NBC … Read more