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Netanyahu Calls Rafah Airstrike Killing 50 Palestinians a 'Tragic Mistake,' IDF Investigates

May 27, 2024, 05:20 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described a deadly airstrike on a displacement camp in Rafah, Gaza, as a 'tragic mistake.' The strike, which occurred on Sunday, resulted in the deaths of at least 50 Palestinians. Netanyahu stated that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are investigating the incident. The White House called the images from Rafah 'heartbreaking' and urged Israel to take every precaution to protect civilians. International organizations, including the European Union, have condemned the strike and insisted that Israel respect the International Court of Justice's ruling to halt strikes on Rafah. Despite the incident, Netanyahu vowed to continue the military campaign against Hamas, mentioning that Israel bombed Rafah over 60 times in 48 hours. Netanyahu made these remarks in a speech to the Knesset.