Israeli airstrike in Rafah caused deadly fire, secondary blast

The Associated Press May 28, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

An Israeli strike in Rafah, Gaza, caused a deadly fire due to a secondary explosion. At least 45 people died, with more killed in subsequent strikes. Over 1 million have fled Rafah due to the conflict. The U.N. struggles to provide aid, with only 170 trucks entering Gaza in three weeks. The war has killed at least 36,096 Palestinians, displacing 80% of Gaza's population.


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