The strikes hit areas west of Rafah, where the military had not ordered civilians to evacuate...
Atleast 45 people, including children, were killed at a refugee camp in Rafah in the southern Gaza strip in Israel's airstrike. The incident triggered a global outrage, with celebrities from across the world condemning Israel's action, as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.
Most of the people killed in the Israeli airstrike were staying in tents at a refugee camp. The same area was hit by Israeli shelling days ago, triggering a massive fire in the shelter.
Israel's series of attacks against Rafah was launched on Sunday, hours after Hamas launched multiple rockets into Tel Aviv, most of which were intercepted by the country's intricate defence systems.
Israel military's airstrikes near Rafah claimed 45 civilian lives, Gaza's government officials confirmed on Tuesday. The airstrikes were launched on Sunday, leaving hundreds of refugees with shrapnel and burn wounds.
The attack by Israel came days after the International Court of Justice ordered the country to halt its operation in Rafah, drawing global outrage and condemnation from its close allies.
Soon after the airstrikes, millions of social media users including celebrities, sportspersons, actors, and politicians, posted an image captioned ‘All eyes on Rafah’. The image showed shelter tents in Rafah, where are many as 1.4 million civilians are seeking refuge.
The strikes over the past few days have hit areas west of Rafah, where the military had not ordered civilians to evacuate. Israeli ground troops and tanks have been operating in eastern Rafah, in central parts of the city, and along the Gaza-Egypt border.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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