Gaza update: as assault on Rafah continues international sentiment shifts away from supporting Israel: If Israel’s ongoing assault on Rafah on the Gaza Strip is anything to go on, the concept of “red lines”, so beloved of US presidents as a measure of when to take action, is increasingly flexible. Back in February, when the …
Gaza update: Biden ups the pressure on Israel as deadline for Rafah assault approaches: Joe Biden’s most senior Middle East adviser, Brett McGurk, has arrived in Israel to push for a deal to halt the war in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. McGurk has served each successive president since …
Egypt’s Rafah crossing is a lifeline to Palestinians living in Gaza – but Cairo may not provide it: Israel’s siege on the Gaza Strip – after a devastating Hamas attack on Israel – has caused alarm in Egypt. Egypt shares a 12km-long border with Gaza and controls the main exit point – the Rafah crossing …