“Israel” continues its deadly offensive in Rafah despite ICJ orders

Israeli occupation forces persist in their ground onslaught on Rafah, south of Gaza Strip, and the closure of the Karm Abu Salem and Rafah border crossings in the province, disregarding the recent rulings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

In a clear defiance of the court’s orders, Israeli forces intensified their aggression on Rafah, with warplanes and artillery targeting multiple areas in the city during the last few hours, resulting in the killing of dozens and injuries, including among children, as well as significant destruction to the homes and properties of civilians.

The occupation forces have also prevented life-saving aid and supplies from entering the besieged Gaza Strip for twenty days, exacerbating the humanitarian catastrophe and putting civilians face to face with death.

According to medical sources, no patient or wounded person has been able to leave the Gaza Strip since the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing was occupied by the Israeli occupation army, estimated at around 20,000 patients and wounded individuals.

The ICJ, the highest judicial body of the United Nations, ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in Rafah.

Source : WAFA

Souha Suleiman