Global Outcry Over Israeli Strike in Rafah
- World leaders and politicians from different countries condemned Israel's deadly strike on the Rafah refugee camp in southern Gaza.
- Fatima Payman, a Labor senator, labeled the strike 'deplorable' and urged the Israeli government to stop its military campaign in the region.
- Calls for an investigation into the attack intensify the pressure on Israel to cease its actions in southern Gaza.
An Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza killed many Palestinians. World leaders condemned the attack and called for an investigation. President Macron of France was upset and demanded respect for international law and an immediate stop to the military campaign. The strike happened after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt its offensive. The UN human rights chief criticized the attack for targeting civilians. Labor senator Fatima Payman criticized Israel's strike on a displaced person's camp in Rafah and urged her government to stop trade with Israel. At least 35 people died in the attack. Footage showed severe damage and civilians searching through debris. The IDF claimed they targeted Hamas officials but acknowledged civilian harm. The strike hit a designated humanitarian area not ordered for evacuation. Calls for a ceasefire to protect civilians were made. The foreign minister and senator's offices were contacted for comments. The shadow defence minister accused pro-Palestinian supporters of supporting Hamas. The ICC applied for warrants for the arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders. The Albanese government has not commented on the warrants yet. Human rights groups urged denouncement of criticism towards the ICC. They stated that threats undermine international law and promote impunity.