Palestinian, Arab, and world officials have condemned the horrifying Israeli attack on Rafah on Sunday, which killed dozens of civilians in what was supposed to be a “safe zone” for those displaced by the war. Disturbing images of charred bodies and beheaded babies have shocked the world, causing further outrage against Israel for its nearly eight-month offensive on the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in over 36,000 deaths.
Late on Sunday, multiple missiles struck a displacement camp northwest of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and wounding others sheltering in tents near a warehouse belonging to the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. Israel claims the attack targeted two Hamas officials and stated the “incident was under review” after acknowledging it was “aware of reports” of civilian harm. Gaza’s hospitals, already strained by the prolonged offensive, are struggling to treat the casualties.
