Rafah

Trump's Board of Peace plans a pilot Gaza 'humanitarian zone' in Rafah, secured by the International Stabilization Force (ISF) and managed by the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). Critics suggest the plan may violate international humanitarian law.

The Board of Peace is set to establish 'Hamas-free humanitarian zones' in Gaza, with the first site opening near Rafah. These zones will be policed by a multinational force and exclude individuals affiliated with Hamas, while Israel expands its control over the territory.

Gaza's Palestinians face ongoing displacement due to Israel's expanding 'buffer zone,' with residents like Jamal Abu Sukran experiencing 25 displacements since October 2023. The 'yellow line' now covers 70% of Gaza, and violence persists despite a ceasefire, with Israeli military and Palestinian gangs contributing to unsafe conditions.

Israel has closed all crossings into Gaza following Iranian missile attacks, including the Kerem Shalom and Rafah crossings. COGAT, the Israeli agency overseeing civilian affairs in the occupied Palestinian territory, cited security measures as the reason for the closures.

India is being urged to arrest Israeli reservist Eitan Gilboa, who is on holiday in Himachal Pradesh, over alleged war crimes. The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint alleging Gilboa participated in the systematic demolition of residential blocks in Gaza, citing social media videos shared by his mother.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of October 7 hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin executed by Hamas, details her grief in her memoir 'When We See You Again.' Her son was kidnapped during the 2023 Nova music festival attacks and later executed, with his remains recovered in Rafah. The memoir reflects her advocacy, emotional struggles, and lessons from surviving hostages about resilience.