Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Camp Kill 35 Amid UN Court Order to Halt Offensive

May 27, 2024
Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Camp Kill 35 Amid UN Court Order to Halt Offensive
  • Israeli forces carried out deadly airstrikes on a displaced persons' camp in Rafah, Gaza, killing at least 35 people, mostly women and children, and injuring many others.

  • The airstrikes targeted tents for displaced people, with some individuals trapped in flaming debris.

  • These attacks followed an order from the International Court of Justice demanding Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah.

  • Despite international scrutiny and a UN court order to halt military operations, Israel continued its attacks.

  • The ongoing fighting in Gaza has resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties.

  • Hamas fired rockets into Israel, causing air raid sirens to sound in Tel Aviv.

  • Efforts to secure a ceasefire and negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas have faced significant challenges.

  • Aid trucks entered Gaza from Israel under a new agreement, but access to humanitarian supplies remains uncertain due to ongoing fighting.

  • Egypt has refused to reopen its side of the Rafah crossing until control is handed back to Palestinians.

  • The conflict has escalated with rockets fired from Rafah into Israel, prompting further military action.

  • Israel's military is investigating reports of civilian harm in Rafah.

  • The situation remains tense with no immediate resolution in sight.

Summary based on 29 sources


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