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The Israel Defense Forces retakes control of Rafah, prompting thousands of Palestinians to flee the city.

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip — The Israel Defense Forces retakes control of Rafah, prompting thousands of Palestinians to flee the city. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hundreds-thousands-flee-israel-

Published April 3, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.

The Israel Defense Forces retakes control of Rafah, prompting thousands of Palestinians to flee the city. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/hundreds-thousands-flee-israel-seizes-rafah-new-gaza-security-zone-2025-04-03/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-04-03).