In a brutal escalation of violence, the city of Rafah in Gaza experienced the most violent Israeli bombings since the Israeli aggression began last October.
As Israel escalated its shelling of Rafah throughout the night, Palestinian families fled from Tel Zorub to Tal al Sultan as Israeli tanks advanced through the city. pic.twitter.com/MP3C13rnFl
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 28, 2024
The attacks, which continued throughout Monday night, targeted residential areas and resulted in a high number of casualties.
Civil Defense teams attempting to pull out casualties following an Israeli strike on a house in eastern Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/MfuFKb5QjA
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Israeli occupation forces focused their airstrikes and shelling on the western part of Rafah, with the Emirati Hospital and the Tell al-Sultan neighborhood suffering heavy bombardment. Civilian structures, including homes and a clinic, were hit by Israeli artillery, trapping medical staff and displaced persons inside.
BREAKING| Israeli artillery shelling targets the upper floor of the Indonesian Hospital in Tal Al Sultan in the west of Rafah right now. pic.twitter.com/Ew6iIxV7L6
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 28, 2024
Forcibly Displaced Families Trapped by Bombings
Forcibly displaced families in Rafah found themselves trapped as the relentless Israeli bombardment prevented rescue teams and medics from reaching them. Israeli quadcopters roamed the area, opening fire at civilians and journalists attempting to flee the violence.
BREAKING| Israeli forces open fire at journalists in the vicinity of the Kuwaiti Hospital in Rafah. One journalist has been reportedly wounded. pic.twitter.com/LLlFpeGYud
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 28, 2024
Confrontations Between Palestinian Resistance and IOF
Amid the intense Israeli attacks on western Rafah, fierce confrontations erupted between Palestinian Resistance fighters and Israeli occupation forces near the Zaarib roundabout. The central Rafah City also saw heavy battles around key locations, resulting in further casualties.
The Israeli assaults extended beyond Rafah, with strikes reported in central Gaza, eastern Khan Younis Governorate, and northern Gaza.
Casualties reported in an Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/zMVDVyOCsW
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 27, 2024
Residential buildings were demolished, and airstrikes caused casualties in various areas including Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, and Deir al-Balah.
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Palestinian media
