On May 27, 2024, an Israel airstrike on a Palestinian camp in Rafah, Gaza resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 45 people and injured dozens more. This camp, located in the Tal al-Sultan area and designated by Israel as a safe zone, was home to hundreds of families.
The Israel Airstrike on Palestinian Camp targeted the Burks camp west of Rafah and was confirmed by Al Jazeera’s Sanad fact-checking agency. The Israeli military launched approximately eight rockets at the tents, igniting a massive fire that Palestinian civil defense teams managed to control after about 45 minutes of intense efforts.
The Israeli Defense Forces claimed that the airstrike killed two senior Hamas officials, including the group’s Chief of Staff for the West Bank. Despite this claim, the incident remains under scrutiny, with the Israeli military acknowledging reports of civilian casualties.
The international community has widely condemned the airstrike. Various countries and organizations have described it as a “heinous massacre” and a “shocking atrocity.” The Palestinian Authority accused Israel of deliberately targeting civilians, while the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) expressed deep concern over the images emerging from Rafah.
Despite of the fact The World Court orders Israel to cease fire and withdraw from Rafah. Israel Airstrike on Palestinian Camp in Gaza stripe killing thousands daily.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has exacted a significant human toll. Since the beginning of Israel’s assault on Gaza, at least 35,984 people have been killed and 80,643 injured. The airstrikes have devastated Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving 80% of the population homeless and pushing the region to the brink of famine.
