International unease over Israel's three-week-old Rafah offensive turns to outrage after an attack on May 26 sets off a blaze in a tent camp in a western district of the city, killing at least 45 people
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
The United States, Israel’s closest ally, reiterated its opposition to a major Israeli ground offensive in Rafah but said it did not believe such an operation was under way. But Israel’s military later said in a statement: “Contrary to the reports from the last few hours, the IDF did not strike in the Humanitarian Area in Al-Mawasi.”
Israel said it had targeted two senior Hamas operatives and had not intended to cause civilian casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the harm to civilians occurred when “something unfortunately went tragically wrong.” The Israeli military said it was investigating the possibility that munitions stored near a compound targeted by Sunday’s airstrike may have ignited and touched off the blaze.
In a further blow to aid efforts, part of the US military’s pier off Gaza’s coast broke off, probably due to bad weather, putting it out of operation temporarily, two US officials said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel strikes Rafah in Gaza after top UN court orders it to halt offensiveLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
World Court orders Israel to halt assault on Gaza's RafahLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
World Court orders Israel to halt assault on Gaza’s RafahThe World Court is the highest UN body for hearing disputes between states. Its rulings are final and binding but have been ignored in the past.
Read more »
Israel moves deeper into Rafah and fights Hamas militants regrouping in northern GazaRAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The exodus of Palestinians from Gaza’s last refuge accelerated Sunday as Israeli forces pushed deeper into the southern city of Rafah. Israel also pounded the territory’s devastated north, where some Hamas militants have regrouped in areas the military said it had cleared months ago.
Read more »
Israel hits Gaza after Rafah evacuation orderRAFAH, Palestinian Territories – Israelis launched new strikes on Gaza Sunday after expanding an evacuation order for Rafah as the United Nations warned that an outright invasion of the crowded southern city could lead to an 'epic' disaster.
Read more »
Israel pushes back into northern Gaza, ups military pressure on RafahIsrael sent tanks into eastern Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip early on Sunday, after a night of heavy aerial and ground bombardments, killing 19 people and wounding dozens of others.
Read more »