Rafah
Basic Information
- Type
- City
- Governorate
- Rafah
- Region
- Gaza Strip
Historical Significance
Ancient city, site of Battle of Raphia (217 BCE); divided border city since 1982; tunnel economy hub under blockade; sole Gaza crossing to Egypt; became shelter for 1.4 million displaced Palestinians during 2023-2026 war; devastated by Israeli offensive 2024