Exclusive: Israel planning ring of checkpoints to prevent men from fleeing Rafah Middle East EyeAbbas says only US can halt Israel’s attack on Rafah, expected in days ReutersIsrael-Hamas war: Israeli airstrikes kill at least 22 people in Rafah The Associated PressChannel 12 reports 30 paratrooper reservists refusing to show up for duty, citing exhaustion The Times of Israel