Israel-Gaza Conflict: Airstrikes Hit Rafah, Killing Dozens
Israeli Airstrikes Target Rafah
CNN's Paula Hancocks reports that an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, Gaza, has killed at least 35 people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. Israel has confirmed that two Israeli hostages have been rescued in Rafah as the airstrikes continue to hit the southern Gazan city.
Video Footage Captures Explosions
Social media videos have emerged showing multiple explosions in Rafah during the Israeli airstrikes. The footage captures the intensity of the bombardment, with plumes of smoke rising from buildings and debris scattered across the streets.
Israeli Military Statement
The Israeli military has stated that it has captured the two Israeli hostages, who were being held in Rafah. The hostages were identified as Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, both of whom have been missing since 2014 and 2015, respectively.
Death Toll Rises
The death toll from the Israeli airstrikes in Rafah has risen to over 40 people, with dozens more injured. The Tel Al-Sultan neighborhood in western Rafah has been particularly hard-hit, with multiple buildings destroyed in the strikes.
Displacement Camp Bombed
The Israeli army has also reportedly bombed a displacement camp in southern Gaza, killing and injuring dozens of people, according to the Gaza Civil Defence. The attack on the displacement camp has raised concerns about the safety of civilians caught in the conflict.
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