Palestinian health workers reported that Israeli airstrikes killed at least 40 people on Sunday, targeting tents for displaced individuals in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. The Health Ministry noted that most of the casualties were women and children, with dozens more wounded. Many victims remain trapped under debris.
These airstrikes occurred two days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to cease its military offensive in Rafah. This area has become a refuge for more than half of Gaza’s population amidst the ongoing conflict. Tens of thousands still reside in Rafah, while many others have fled.
Footage from the largest airstrike revealed extensive destruction. Israel's army confirmed targeting a Hamas installation, killing two senior Hamas militants, and stated it is investigating civilian casualties. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was briefed on the situation during a visit to Rafah on Sunday.
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, expressed horror over the attacks on families seeking shelter in Rafah. UNRWA reported mass casualties, including women and children, describing the situation in Gaza as "hell on earth."
Palestinian Red Crescent Society officials indicated that the death toll in Rafah’s Tal Al-Sultan neighborhood could rise as search and rescue efforts continue. This area had been designated a “humanitarian area” by Israel and was not part of the earlier evacuation orders.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in nearly 36,000 Palestinian deaths and severe humanitarian crises, with widespread hunger and reports of famine.
These airstrikes occurred two days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to cease its military offensive in Rafah. This area has become a refuge for more than half of Gaza’s population amidst the ongoing conflict. Tens of thousands still reside in Rafah, while many others have fled.
Footage from the largest airstrike revealed extensive destruction. Israel's army confirmed targeting a Hamas installation, killing two senior Hamas militants, and stated it is investigating civilian casualties. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was briefed on the situation during a visit to Rafah on Sunday.
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, expressed horror over the attacks on families seeking shelter in Rafah. UNRWA reported mass casualties, including women and children, describing the situation in Gaza as "hell on earth."
Palestinian Red Crescent Society officials indicated that the death toll in Rafah’s Tal Al-Sultan neighborhood could rise as search and rescue efforts continue. This area had been designated a “humanitarian area” by Israel and was not part of the earlier evacuation orders.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in nearly 36,000 Palestinian deaths and severe humanitarian crises, with widespread hunger and reports of famine.
