Israeli attack on Rafah resulted in at least 19 Palestinian deaths, while Hamas claimed responsibility for killing three Israeli soldiers. The attack led to a closure of an aid crossing, escalating tensions. The conflict has caused civilian casualties and heightened calls for a ceasefire to prevent further humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
CAIRO: Three Israeli soldiers were killed in a rocket attack claimed by Hamas, near the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, where Palestinian health officials said at least 19 people were killed by Israeli fire on Sunday.
Hamas claimed responsibility on Sunday for an attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza that Israel said killed three of its soldiers, the Reuters said.
Israel’s military said 10 projectiles were launched from Rafah in southern Gaza towards the area of the crossing, which it said was now closed to aid trucks going into the coastal enclave. Other crossings remained open.
Hamas said it fired rockets at an Israeli army base by the crossing, but did not confirm where it fired them from. Hamas media quoted a source close to the group as saying the commercial crossing was not the target.
More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in Rafah, near the border with Egypt.
Shortly after the Hamas attack, an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Rafah killing three people and wounding several others, Palestinian medics said.
The Israeli military confirmed the counter-strike, saying it struck the launcher from which the Hamas projectiles were fired, as well as a nearby “military structure”.
“The launches carried out by Hamas adjacent to the Rafah Crossing … are a clear example of the terrorist organisation’s systematic exploitation of humanitarian facilities and spaces, and their continued use of the Gazan civilian population as human shields,” it said.
Hamas denies it uses civilians as human shields.
Just before midnight, an air strike of Israel killed nine Palestinians, including a baby, in another house in Rafah, Gaza health officials said. They said the new strike increased the death toll on Sunday to at least 19 people.
Israel has vowed to enter the southern Gaza city and flush out Hamas forces there, but has faced mounting pressure to hold fire as the operation could derail fragile humanitarian efforts in Gaza and endanger many more lives.
The war began after Hamas stunned Israel with a cross-border raid on Oct. 7 in which 1,200 people were killed and 252 hostages taken, according to Israeli tallies.
More than 34,600 Palestinians have been killed, 29 of them in the past 24 hours, and more than 77,000 have been wounded in Israel’s assault, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
The recent events in Rafah have caused immense concern and garnered attention from around the world. The loss of any human life is always a tragedy, and the escalation of conflict only serves to compound this sorrow. As more details continue to emerge, it is crucial for us to seek a comprehensive understanding of the factors at play. Sustained peace and stability can only be achieved through open dialogue, mutual understanding, and a commitment to de-escalation. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy, and we hope for a swift resolution leading to a peaceful and harmonious future for all involved.
Source: ARY NEWS
Tensions escalated as Israel carried out airstrikes in Rafah, resulting in casualties among Palestinians, including civilians. Hamas claimed responsibility for a rocket attack that killed three Israeli soldiers at the Kerem Shalom crossing. The conflict has raised concerns about humanitarian efforts and the safety of civilians, with calls for a ceasefire and international intervention to prevent further loss of life. The situation remains volatile, with fears of escalating violence and the urgent need for peace in the region.
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