Rafah.
city in the Gaza Strip, Palestine
- Reports this week
- 7
- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 29
What's happening
Active this week
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Hamas leader Sinwar was killed in Rafah on October 1, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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Israeli military control and ongoing ceasefire violations reported in Rafah, Gaza Strip.Well supported14 reports5 developments inside
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Kamala Harris called for a halt to Israeli military operations in Rafah while speaking at the Asan Institute in Seoul.Some support4 reports
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Israeli currency is being used in Nablus, Rafah, and Ramallah.Some support2 reports
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Israeli airstrikes impacted the area near Deir al-Balah, while naval vessels targeted coasts near Rafah on May 26, amidst accusations of truce violations.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Special forces conducted a raid targeting Hamas personnel in the Rafah area.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu acknowledged Israeli backing for anti-Hamas groups that emerged in southern Gaza near Rafah, while Hamas targets militia leaders.Some support1 report
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Israel took control and closed the Rafah crossing.Well supported3 reports
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Netanyahu and Katz authorized UAE-backed rehabilitation work in Rafah, conditional on Hamas disarmament.Some support3 reports
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Shin Bet identified terrorist's role in Hamas and operatives infiltrating Rafah.Some support1 report
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Pilot phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan begins in Rafah, outside Hamas control, with discussions involving the Board of Peace.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Moroccan troops deployed to Rafah test zone as Trump's peace plan progresses in Gaza.Some support2 reports
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Smotrich commented on the situation in Rafah and discussed the ongoing war with Hamas.Some support2 reports
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A barrier is being constructed that extends from the Rafah area and connects into Gaza City.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Marco Rubio and Marc Rowan are on the Board of Peace, while Jared Kushner is involved in a plan affecting Rafah.Some support1 report
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Tensions rise as Hamas leadership hides in Rafah, while Trump criticizes Biden's foreign policy and Biden restricts military aid to Ukraine.Some support1 report
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Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner are involved in a peace initiative, with Kushner's plan affecting Rafah.Some support1 report
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Around Rafah this week
News at the entities that move Rafah most-
Board of Peace OperationalMacky Sall noted the poll result and expressed hope for consensus.Moves Rafah
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Israel Katz TransactionalNetanyahu and Katz warned Iran of consequences while US strikes targeted the Iranian regime.Moves Rafah
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United Arab Emirates OperationalThe United Arab Emirates will host the 2029 annual meetings for the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.Moves Rafah
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Morocco OperationalM'barek Bouhchichi and Safaa Erruas are set to participate in the Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art.Moves Rafah
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad OperationalHamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operated in Gaza Strip, while Pierre Rehov created a film about Israel.Moves Rafah
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Jared Kushner OperationalKushner helped translate a strategic opening into recognition involving Bahrain.Moves Rafah
Connections
The 22 strongest of 29, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Israel Katz Transactional
Katz approved infrastructure projects within the Rafah area.
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Board of Peace Operational
The Board of Peace is actively planning and deploying pilot projects and services within Rafah.
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United Arab Emirates Operational
The UAE is advancing plans to promote the construction of a new neighborhood in eastern Rafah.
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Israel Defense Forces Operational
The IDF conducts military operations and expands security zones in the vicinity of Rafah.
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Gaza Strip Shared context
Rafah is consistently identified as a city and southern area within the larger Gaza Strip.
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Morocco Operational
Moroccan military forces are deployed into the Rafah test zone and contribute to the stabilization force.
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Egypt Structural
Rafah functions as a critical transit and logistical node integrated within Egypt's geopolitical and infrastructural framework.
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad Operational
PIJ operates from and through bases located in the Rafah area.
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Kızılay Operational
Kızılay is actively providing aid operations within the besieged location of Rafah.
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Jared Kushner Operational
Jared Kushner is involved in plans that directly affect the situation in Rafah.
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Gaza City Shared context
Rafah and Gaza City are locations within the same geographical and conflict context, with Rafah serving as a displacement area within Gaza.
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Kaja Kallas Operational
Kaja Kallas is involved in political discussions regarding missions and tensions related to the location Rafah.
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Hamas Shared context
Hamas consistently operates and is located within the geographic area of Rafah.
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UAE Transactional
UAE provided backing for a temporary housing scheme in Rafah.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Shared context
Benjamin Netanyahu conducts political and military operations within the geographical context of Rafah.
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Kamala Harris Shared context
Kamala Harris publicly called for a halt to Israeli military operations in Rafah.
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Amichai Eliyahu Shared context
A's political body's views are tied to the location of Rafah.
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Bezalel Smotrich Shared context
Bezalel Smotrich makes political comments regarding the situation in Rafah.
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World Central Kitchen Shared context
World Central Kitchen operates within the location of Rafah.
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Amir Khalil Mentioned together
The relationship is inferred through a single, highly generic snapshot regarding an unrelated organization operating in the area.
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Ghassan Duhine Mentioned together
The provided evidence timeline does not contain any snapshots linking Ghassan Duhine and Rafah.
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Mohammed Dahlan Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Rafah and Mohammed Dahlan.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
5 events- Special forces conducted a raid targeting Hamas personnel in the Rafah area.
- Netanyahu acknowledged Israeli backing for anti-Hamas groups that emerged in southern Gaza near Rafah, while Hamas targets militia leaders.
- Israel took control and closed the Rafah crossing.
- Netanyahu and Katz authorized UAE-backed rehabilitation work in Rafah, conditional on Hamas disarmament.
- Shin Bet identified terrorist's role in Hamas and operatives infiltrating Rafah.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- Pilot phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan begins in Rafah, outside Hamas control, with discussions involving the Board of Peace.
- Moroccan troops deployed to Rafah test zone as Trump's peace plan progresses in Gaza.
- A barrier is being constructed that extends from the Rafah area and connects into Gaza City.
June 2026
6 events- Israeli military control and ongoing ceasefire violations reported in Rafah, Gaza Strip.
- Israeli airstrikes impacted the area near Deir al-Balah, while naval vessels targeted coasts near Rafah on May 26, amidst accusations of truce violations.
- Smotrich commented on the situation in Rafah and discussed the ongoing war with Hamas.
- Marco Rubio and Marc Rowan are on the Board of Peace, while Jared Kushner is involved in a plan affecting Rafah.
- Tensions rise as Hamas leadership hides in Rafah, while Trump criticizes Biden's foreign policy and Biden restricts military aid to Ukraine.
- Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner are involved in a peace initiative, with Kushner's plan affecting Rafah.