“All Eyes On Rafah”: Outrage After 45 Civilians Killed In Israeli Strike

Following an Israeli airstrike, at least 45 people—including children—were murdered in a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza. The act caused international indignation and further isolated Israel due to the Gaza conflict, occurring only days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to cease its operation in Rafah.

After Hamas fired a flurry of rockets at the Tel Aviv region, the majority of which were intercepted, Israel launched the attack on Rafah late on Sunday.

Despite a ruling last week from the highest court in the UN to cease operations there, Israeli forces continued their assault on the border town, which was once thought to be the last remaining refuge in the territory.

All Eyes On Rafah

The expression “all eyes on Rafah” alludes to the continuous slaughter occurring in this city in Gaza. As international solidarity poured in for the Palestinians impacted by the Israeli attacks, the slogan became popular on social media.

Several famous people have posted condolences along with the hashtag #AllEyesOnRafah. The cry for awareness of the continuing battle has gained traction with the use of this slogan.

Rafah was a major entry point for humanitarian aid before Israel stepped up its military offensive on the Gaza side of the border earlier this month and seized control of the crossing.

A million and a half Palestinians have fled the fighting in Rafah; the majority had already been displaced by the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Several famous people have posted condolences along with the hashtag #AllEyesOnRafah. The cry for awareness of the continuing battle has gained traction with the use of this slogan.

Many hundreds of thousands had fled south to Rafah when Israeli forces ordered the northerners to leave before beginning operations in central Gaza and the southern city of Khan Yunis.

Rafah’s health facilities have been hit by Israeli shelling, leaving only one of them operational, according to a statement released by the ministry of health in Hamas-run Gaza.