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Netanyahu Acknowledges 'Tragic Mistake' in Rafah Air Strike that Killed 45, Promises Investigation

May 27, 2024, 04:57 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that an air strike in Rafah on Sunday was a 'tragic mistake' and promised an investigation. The strike set fire to a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians in the Gaza city, resulting in the deaths of at least 45 people and injuries to 249 others. Netanyahu's government is facing international condemnation over the incident.