Sadr calls out US for its support to Israeli crimes in Rafah

Muqtada al-Sadr accuses the US of double standards in its response to Israeli actions in Gaza, calling for the closure of the US embassy in Baghdad and condemning the Israeli bombing of a Palestinian refugee camp.

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Muqtada al-Sadr demands closure of US embassy after Rafah strike

Muqtada al-Sadr calls for closing the US embassy in Baghdad after condemning Israeli strikes in Gaza, as Iraq condemns the attacks and supports Palestinian cause.

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Iraq condemns Israeli bombing of Rafah refugee camp

Iraq condemns Israel's bombing of a Palestinian refugee camp in Rafah, urging international intervention to halt the violence and impose sanctions on Israel.

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Israel strikes Rafah after UN court orders halt to offensive

Israeli warplanes continue to pound Rafah, after the government dismissed an order by the top UN court to halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city.

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US report criticizes Israel but does not block arms

The State Department report suggests Israel may have violated international law norms in its use of US weapons during the Gaza war but did not find conclusive evidence to block shipments, while also expressing concerns about civilian casualties and humanitarian aid delivery to Palestinians.

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Israel on alert after Iranian threat as Gaza war grinds on

Israel-Iran tensions spiked after Iran threatens to retaliate over a strike in Syria that killed two Iranian generals, while ceasefire talks in Gaza continue.

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World leaders urge Israel to avoid 'catastrophic' Rafah operation

Israel plans a "powerful" military operation in Gaza's Rafah amid international condemnation and ongoing truce negotiations, raising humanitarian concerns and escalating tensions in the region.

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Displaced people in Rafah prefer “death” over transfer to Sinai

From Rafah, on the border between the Gaza strip and Egypt. The New Region's reporter, Ramez al-Ghoul explores the area, meets the people, and showcases life in the Rafah community camp through his lens.

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Israeli strikes on Gaza's Rafah escalate fears of ground operation

Intensifying Israeli air strikes in Rafah prompt criticism as preparations for a potential ground invasion unfold amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

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