Official report by the Israeli military

Israel Investigates 'Very Grave' Rafah Air Strike Incident on Sunday Night, Dozens Killed

May 27, 2024, 09:20 AM

Israel's top military prosecutor, Maj.-Gen. Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, has described the recent air strike on Rafah as 'very grave' and confirmed that an investigation is ongoing. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, resulted in the deaths of dozens of Palestinian civilians according to Gaza health authorities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have expressed regret for any harm caused to civilians and stated that many precautionary steps were taken before the strikes, with estimates indicating no civilians would be hurt.