Gaza, Rafah and Israel
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Exclusive-Donors reluctant to fund US-led Gaza plan as Hamas disarmament push stalls, sources say
By Rami Ayyub, Emily Rose and Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. has yet to secure funding commitments for its Gaza reconstruction plan as potential donors voice concerns that disagreements over Hamas disarmament could lead Israel to resume full-scale war in the enclave,
That made it a metaphorical lifeline for many Palestinians — a vital connection to the rest of the world. When the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, ignited the war with Hamas, Rafah became the only potential escape route from Gaza, and tens of thousands flocked to the south in hopes of fleeing the conflict.
The accused are believed to have been responsible for smuggling millions of shekels' worth of goods into Gaza for Hamas, both while the Gaza war was still ongoing and after the ceasefire began.
Israel will not accept use of Palestinian Authority's symbol, and the PA will not be a partner in the administration of Gaza,' Netanyahu's office says
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ office blasts Minister Strock after she says the Gaza Strip is part of the Land of Israel.
President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner laid out a plan for a "New Gaza." A close look suggests it makes room for fewer Palestinians and less housing.
Hand-operated washing machines used in Gaza are being redeveloped to make them easier and cheaper to make so they can help more people. The Washing Machine Project was set up in 2018 with its manually-operated machines designed by a team of engineers in Bristol.
IDF officials identified Hamas’s struggle in Gaza, after more than two years of war have left it without stocks of standard explosives, to obtain weapons as well as additional equipment.