Netanyahu Faces Global Condemnation Over Gaza Airstrikes; UN Calls for Investigation Amid Rising Tensions
May 29, 2024![Netanyahu Faces Global Condemnation Over Gaza Airstrikes; UN Calls for Investigation Amid Rising Tensions](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/8eeeab078a26c636f9f48da396414335841c4690791361a011fa5a3229b8fc11d82e027d82f07816d79c706bf70cf10a14b3576af7b73dae3a1d69107c795cef.jpg)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing scrutiny for continued airstrikes on Rafah, Gaza.
A deadly attack on a displaced persons camp left 45 people dead, which Netanyahu labeled a 'tragic mistake.'
The UN has called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
The Israeli government took nearly twenty hours to acknowledge the civilian casualties, attributing it to an error.
Heightened tensions at the Egypt-Israel border resulted in exchanges of fire and the death of an Egyptian soldier.
The Israeli army denies targeting the 'safe zone' but continues airstrikes, causing the displacement of 1 million people and disrupting humanitarian aid.
International pressure is mounting, with legal experts suggesting sanctions and several countries set to recognize Palestine as a state.
The UN Security Council will convene an emergency meeting to address the escalating tensions.
Doubts are raised about US President Joe Biden's intervention in imposing a ceasefire.
Netanyahu's ability to withstand the backlash is in question as both internal and external pressure mounts.
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BBC News • May 28, 2024
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BBC News • May 28, 2024
Israel continues Rafah strikes after dozens killed in bombing![Tuesday Briefing](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/b5ad60d129df27f5886edc35e4e1d80e51ce609a42e76ffd56cedf80d3d85f745768acd3b522cf62626d9259504fd9640f0b76c114d56345100066de3bce79c2.jpg)
The New York Times • May 28, 2024
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BBC News • May 28, 2024
Israel Gaza: Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation