Rafah attack prompts international outcry

Israel is under pressure to explain how a “precision strike” on Rafah resulted in a firestorm that killed dozens of Palestinians


May 26: At least 45 people killed and over 200 injured after airstrike triggers fires that rip through UN facility for displaced people

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls deaths “tragic accident” – Israeli military orders investigation

May 26: Airstrike hits Tal al-Sultan camp

Kuwaiti Specialist hospital

Rafah refugee camp

Israeli tanks stepping up bombardments of eastern and central areas of Rafah

EGYPT
Al Rasheed Road
“Humanitarian zone”
RAFAH
Rafah crossing
Kerem Shalom crossing
Salah al-Din Road
KHAN YOUNIS
GAZA STRIP
ISRAEL
2km 1.25 miles

IDF evacuation areas 
Israeli ground advances 
Israeli strikes


Tel Aviv
Area in detail


Sources: Reuters, BBC, UNRWA, ISW
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