Last year 2024
- The population in Rafah had swelled to around 1.5 million after hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled fighting in other areas of Gaza.
- Israel's military on Monday called for Gazans to leave eastern Rafah, which triggered widespread international alarm.
- Israel has long resisted the idea of a permanent ceasefire, insisting it must finish the job of dismantling Hamas.
Leverkusen and Atalanta set-up Europa League final showdown in Dublin
The Aviva Stadium hosts the decider on 22 May.
Israel ready to 'stand alone' after Biden warns US will stop arms supply upon Rafah invasion
Israel has said the US President’s threat to halt supplies was “very disappointing”.