Israel is facing widespread international condemnation following a strike in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of 45 people.
The attack set off a fire that tore through a tent city housing displaced Palestinians in the southern Rafah area.
Israel claimed that the strike targeted and killed two senior Hamas operatives. However, the attack also ignited a fire that caused significant casualties among civilians.
The US National Security Council emphasized that Israel must take all precautions to protect civilians.
The UN Middle East envoy called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the strike and French President Emmanuel Macron urged an end to such operations, emphasizing that there are no safe areas for Palestinian civilians in Rafah.
The strike resulted in charred bodies, amputations, and wounded children, women, and the elderly.
Rescue efforts were hampered by war damage and shortages of fuel and water due to Israel’s siege.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the “tragic accident” and ongoing efforts to protect civilians.
