Rafah Tragedy: Aerial Strike claims 11 Palestinian Lives
March 2, 2024, will forever be stained with the blood of innocent Palestinians, as Israel’s aggressive assault on a tent camp in Rafah results in the loss of 11 lives.
The Unfortunate Event
The Israeli forces targeted a tent in Rafah, providing temporary shelter for displaced Palestinians. This brutal attack resulted in the death of at least 11 individuals, as per local administration records.
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Disturbing Aftermath
The aftermath of the attack was beyond devastating. The drone strike, which took place adjacent to the Al-Helal Al-Emirati Maternity Hospital’s entrance in Tal as-Sultan, Rafah City, caused injuries to at least 50 people. Gaza’s Health Ministry confirmed this tragic news through an official statement.
Victims and Witnesses
Among the victims was Abdel Fattah Abu Marhi, the head of the paramedic unit at the hospital. Heartbreaking reports also confirmed that children were part of the injured.
A survivor of the attack, who wished to remain unnamed, narrated the horrifying incident to Reuters news agency. He noted how a drone strike directly hit the tent, sheltering evacuees, including an entire family. Shrapnel from the attack found its way into the hospital where he and his friends were seated, narrowly missing them.
Previous Instructions
In a shocking revelation, it was discovered that displaced individuals were guided by the Israelis to move to the Tal as-Sultan area in December to evade bombings. This contradicts the safe zone narrative that had been previously promoted.
World Reactions
The global community expressed outrage at the attack. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organisation, termed it “outrageous and unspeakable.” He emphasized the need to protect health workers and civilians at all times, urging Israel to cease fire.
Rising Death Toll
As of March 2, 2024, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7 have claimed 30,320 Palestinian lives and wounded 71,533. It was also revealed that at least 92 of those were killed within the last 24 hours.
Previous Attacks
The Rafah tragedy is not an isolated incident. Earlier, Israeli air raids targeting three houses in different parts of the Gaza Strip resulted in the death of 17 Palestinians and injured dozens.
Deir el-Balah Incident
Israeli jets targeted two houses east of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, causing the death of 15 people. This was reported by the Palestinian Wafa news agency, citing medical sources.
Jabalia Camp Incident
In the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza, Israeli jets struck a house sheltering 70 displaced people, killing at least two individuals, according to initial assessments by the Anadolu Agency.
