Rafah (Arabic: رفح Rafaḥ [rafaħ]) is a city in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestine. It is the capital of the Rafah Governorate of the State of Palestine, located 30 kilometers (19 mi) south-west of Gaza City.

Jan 22, 2025 · Rafah is a city along the border of the Gaza Strip and Egypt. During the Israel-Hamas War it became a final refuge for both civilians and what Israeli officials claimed was the “last bastion” of Hamas fighters.

May 10, 2024 · Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip, is under siege and constant attacks, despite Israel declaring it a safe zone last year. Before 7 October, the city, which spans just 64 km 2,...

5 days ago · With a ceasefire agreement pausing the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Gaza city centers. For the first time in eight months, NPR got a glimpse of Rafah this week.

Feb 11, 2024 · Palestinian Rafah is 64sq km (25sq miles) and, as Israel assaulted Gaza these past four months, more and more people have been herded into it by Israeli forces who keep promising safety “further...

Nov 1, 2023 · The first civilians from the Gaza Strip have crossed the Rafah border into Egypt since the Israel-Gaza war started.

Jul 7, 2024 · RAFAH, Gaza — Homes destroyed, buildings reduced to rubble and few signs of life other than sporadic gunfire. That's all there is to see now in some parts of Rafah, the city in southern...

Jan 21, 2025 · Palestinians get a first glimpse at the destroyed southern city of Rafah in Gaza after Israeli troops withdrew following the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

May 9, 2024 · More than 80,000 people have fled the southern Gaza city of Rafah since Monday, the UN says, as Israeli tanks reportedly mass close to built-up areas amid constant bombardment. Palestinian...

Apr 21, 2024 · RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, health officials said Sunday, as the United States was on track to...