Israeli airstrike kills civilians in Rafah
- Israel launched an airstrike on the supposedly 'safe area' of al-Mawasi in Rafah.
- Thirteen civilian women and girls were among the twenty-one people killed in the attack.
- Calls for a UN security council resolution to end the fighting in Gaza are on the rise.
Rafah, a city on the borders of the Gaza Strip, was attacked by Israel on May 26. This happened after Hamas launched rockets near Tel Aviv, most of which were stopped. The attack caused anger worldwide and made Israel more isolated due to the Gaza conflict. Just a few days before, the International Court of Justice told Israel to stop its actions in Rafah. The phrase 'All Eyes On Rafah' refers to the Israeli attack in this city. People on social media are talking a lot about it and supporting the Palestinians affected by the strikes. Before Israel increased its military actions in Gaza and took control of the crossing, Rafah was a key point for getting humanitarian help. Over a million Palestinians left Rafah because of the fighting, many were already displaced due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Palestinians say they are always at risk of Israeli attacks when moving around Gaza. Many people fled to Rafah when Israel told those in the north to leave before starting operations in central Gaza and Khan Yunis. Rafah's health facilities were damaged by Israeli attacks, leaving only one working, as stated by the health ministry in Gaza. The UN has warned about a possible famine in northern Gaza. The UN Chief is worried about malnutrition in the south after the Rafah attack. There were reports of civilian casualties from the strike, and an investigation is ongoing. The US is under pressure to take a stronger stance after the deadly strike in Rafah that killed at least 45 displaced Palestinians, including women and children. Joe Biden said the operations in Rafah must stop and criticized the lack of safe areas for Palestinian civilians. Despite international criticism, Israel continued its military actions, causing more civilian deaths. The US should support a UN resolution to end the conflict, as suggested by Mr. Macron. The US has supported Israel but also faced criticism for not taking a stronger stand against the Gaza war. The US may face consequences for being involved in international crimes if genocide is proven in Gaza. The US threatened sanctions on the international court after arrest warrants were sought for Hamas and Israeli officials for war crimes.