At least 35 people, including women and children, have tragically lost their lives in a recent Israeli strike in the southern city of Rafah, as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry. The strike targeted a camp housing displaced individuals, resulting in a devastating fire that caused severe injuries, including horrific burns, to many. While the Israeli military claims they were aiming at a Hamas compound and successfully eliminated two senior Hamas officials, they have also acknowledged the collateral damage inflicted on civilians.
The strike occurred in a displaced person's camp in north-west Rafah, an area that had been designated as a safe zone by the Gaza government. Most of the casualties were women and children, overwhelming the local hospitals with the scale of the tragedy. The camp had served as a refuge for those evacuated from other parts of Rafah, following Israeli military operations in the region.
