Israeli army denies attack on ‘humanitarian zone’ west of Rafah on Tuesday

Gaza Civil Defense announces 21 deaths in press release Israel strikes In a camp Rafa. The international community strongly condemned Israeli forces attack Rafah On Sunday night, 45 people were killed and 249 injured in the displacement camp. Israel However, the force continued to carry out raids in the area overnight from Monday to Tuesday, and tanks can now be seen at the scene. United Nations Security Council An emergency meeting was held on Tuesday. Le Figaro Assess the situation.

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Israeli army denies attacking ‘humanitarian zone’ west of Rafah

Israeli Army Tuesday denied hitting “Humanitarian zone” west of Rafah, just hours after Gaza Civil Defense announced that an Israeli attack on a camp for displaced persons had killed at least 21 people.

Israeli Army “No attack on the humanitarian zone in Al-Mawasi”The army said in a statement, referring to the area designated as a shelter for displaced people from Rafah after Israel began its military operation in the southern Gaza Strip town on May 7.

Palestinian civil defence official Muhammad Al-Mughair told AFP the attack had killed 21 people. “Occupation strike targeting displaced persons’ tents west of Rafah”Hamas also confirmed that the Israeli attack caused “ten” deaths and injuries in the region.

Witnesses report Israeli tanks deployed in central Rafah

Witnesses told Reuters that tanks were spotted near the Awada mosque in central Rafah. Two witnesses also told AFP on Tuesday that they saw the Israeli tanks. “Deployed at Al-Aouda roundabout in the center of Rafah”A source in Rafah’s security services also confirmed seeing them.. The Israeli military said its forces continued to operate in the Rafah area but did not comment on developments in the city center. Four brigades are reportedly currently operating in the area Jerusalem Post Residents said its forces had assaulted the town with air strikes and tank fire throughout the night, pressing ahead with their offensive despite an international outcry. Sunday’s deadly attack Officials in the enclave controlled by Hamas militants said Israeli shelling in Rafah has killed at least 26 people since the attack began.

International mood after Rafa’s strike on Sunday

These new bombings came after international condemnation of the Rafah attack, which, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, killed 45 people and wounded 249 on Sunday evening, and burned tents occupied by Palestinians in a displaced persons camp.

this Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Regret ‘A tragic accident’The Israeli army said it was investigating the deaths of civilian victims after it said it had carried out a strike targeting two senior Hamas officials. “Precision Munitions”. “depressed”Washington called on its ally Israel “Take every precaution to protect civilians”Canada says to itself ‘Frightened’ and French President Emmanuel Macron “not worth it”.

The United States announced on Tuesday ‘Deeply saddened’ The number of Palestinians killed in the attack is expected to increase by 10.3% this year, and they are waiting for the Israeli army’s investigation results, which they want. “Fast and transparent”. “We will be watching the results of this investigation closely.”State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters that the United States will continue to “To stress to Israel its obligation to comply fully with international humanitarian law, to minimize the impact of its actions on the civilian population and to maximize humanitarian assistance to those in need”.

Israel says fire ‘could not have been caused’ by munitions alone

The Israeli army said on Tuesday that the munitions used in Sunday’s attack on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip could not have been “they themselves” The fire killed 45 people in the displaced persons camp that day, according to local authorities. “It would be impossible to start a fire of this magnitude with our ammunition alone”Israeli army spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hajari said he was referring to the first elements of an ongoing Israeli military investigation into the attack that shocked the international community.

The official said the army targeted and killed two senior Hamas officials in an airstrike northwest of Rafah on Sunday, followed by a fire that destroyed what he said was a camp for displaced Palestinians. “From a distance” target location.

UN Security Council emergency meeting

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Multiple sources told AFP that the closed-door meeting was held at the request of non-permanent member Algeria. The UN has called for an investigation “Complete and transparent” About the explosion in Rafah. “I condemn Israel’s actions, which have killed many innocent civilians who were simply seeking protection in this deadly conflict. There is no safe place in Gaza. These terrors must stop”the Secretary-General of the United Nations announced Antonio Guterres.

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize the State of Palestine

Madrid, Dublin and Oslo The Palestinian state was formally recognized on TuesdayThe decision sparked anger in Israel, which accused Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of capitulation. “Calling for genocide against the Jews”This recognition is “necessity” fall ‘Achieving peace’ Between Israelis and Palestinians, except “A question of historical justice” Sanchez said in a brief statement in Spanish and English on Tuesday that the decision had not been made “for the Palestinian people”. “Not against anyone, least of all Israel, we want the best possible relations with them, this is a friendly people (……)”He added that confirmation of the recognition of the State of Palestine also reflects “We totally reject Hamas, which is against the two-state solution”In a message posted on X, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused the Spanish Prime Minister of capitulation. “Calling for genocide against the Jews” Recognize the State of Palestine and maintain the position of the third-ranking official in the government, Yolanda Diaz, who recently called for the liberation of Palestine “From the River to the Sea”.

Palestine: Macron recognized at a “useful moment” and not influenced by “emotions”

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on Tuesday that recognizing a Palestinian state does not mean ‘Taboo topic’ But she had to intervene “When it’s useful” And is not affected by the following factors “emotion”. “France has no taboos and I am fully prepared to recognize the State of Palestine, but (…) I think this recognition must come at a useful moment”he told a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Meseberg, near Berlin. “I won’t admit emotions”.