The Israeli army bombarded Rafah city and other places in the southern part of Gaza. At least 38 people were killed in these bombings on Friday (June 21). Israeli forces clashed with Hamas fighters, local residents and the Israeli army said. British news agency Reuters reported this news.
Residents say the Israeli army is trying to completely capture the town of Rafah.
The city of Rafah is located on the Gaza border with Egypt. The city has been the focus of an Israeli offensive since early May.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces have occupied the eastern, southern and central areas of Rafah city. Now their tanks are moving towards western and northern areas. As a result, Palestinians are once again running in search of new shelter.
Palestinian health officials said on Friday that at least 18 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack in the western part of the city of Rafah. The casualties were caused by Israeli tanks shelling the tents of the refugees.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said on social media that 18 people were killed when the occupiers targeted displaced persons’ tents.
At least 38 Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli attacks on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.
In response to the Palestinian armed group Hamas’ attack on Israeli territory on October 7, Israel launched a counter-attack on Gaza on the same day. The Israeli authorities claim that 1,200 people were killed in the attack by Hamas. During this time, Palestinian fighters took about 250 hostages to Gaza. According to the Gaza Health Authority, Israel has killed more than 37,400 Palestinians in Gaza so far.
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