Rafah

Dreams of return to Rafah: Between destruction and constant threat

Tuesday-11-March-2025

The city of Rafah, located in the far south of the Gaza Strip, is experiencing a daily tragedy. Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect on January 19, the hope of returning to their homes seems to have evaporated for many residents of the city.

Rafah municipality launches “Gaza is more beautiful in Ramadan” campaign to clean city’s main streets

Saturday-1-March-2025

The Rafah Municipality, in cooperation with the Ministry of Local Government, launched on Friday morning, the “Gaza is more beautiful in Ramadan” campaign.

Emergency Committee: IOF killed 20 Palestinians in Rafah since ceasefire agreement

Wednesday-19-February-2025

The Central Emergency Committee in Rafah said that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) killed more than 20 Palestinians in Rafah and injured and arrested many others since the ceasefire agreement came into force on January 19, 2025

Rafah Municipality: Diesel and equipment shortages threaten delivery of basic services

Monday-17-February-2025

The Rafah Municipality in the southern Gaza Strip said on Sunday evening that it is managing a city in distress under extremely difficult conditions, where shortages of diesel and equipment threaten the collapse of basic services.

Rafah Municipality demands 40,000 tents, urgent shelter for residents of the stricken city

Thursday-6-February-2025

The Mayor of Rafah, Ahmed Al-Sufi, issued an urgent appeal to international organizations and relevant authorities for immediate intervention to provide 40,000 tents and shelter units for the residents of Rafah.

MSF: Destruction of life and homes leaves people unable to return safely to Rafah

Tuesday-28-January-2025

After 15 months of Israel’s war on Gaza, Palestine, and the implementation of the ceasefire on 19 January 2025, displaced Palestinians are attempting to return home to the southern city of Rafah.

Rafah: A city drowning in destruction and searching for life

Thursday-23-January-2025

Rafah, the city that has long symbolized resilience and beauty, has now become a different face of war and devastation.

Rafah municipality to launch efforts to reopen Rafah’s streets

Saturday-18-January-2025

The Rafah municipality in southern Gaza has said it is ready to carry out a gradual plan to reopen the city’s main and side roads immediately after the Israeli occupation forces withdraw from the area.

Rafah Municipality: Rafah is a disaster area and unlivable city

Tuesday-17-December-2024

Rafah Mayor Ahmed al-Sufi said on Monday, the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip “has become a disaster area and unlivable city" due to the ongoing Israeli aggression.

Rafah Municipality: Destruction of Rafah’s main drinking water tank exacerbates water crisis in the city

Monday-29-July-2024

Rafah Municipality in the southern Gaza Strip said that the Israeli occupation army’s destruction of the main water tank exacerbates the crisis the city is already suffering from, in light of the lack of capabilities to build alternative reservoirs or spare parts to repair what was destroyed.