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New Israeli attack on Rafah kills at least 16 Palestinians
Displaced Palestinians inspect their tents destroyed by Israel's bombardment, adjunct to an UNRWA facility west of Rafah city, Gaza Strip, May 28, 2024

NEW Israeli attacks on Rafah today killed at least 16 Palestinians, first responders reported.

This came as residents reported an escalation of fighting in the southern Gaza city once seen as the territory’s last refuge.

An Israeli assault launched in early May has caused nearly 1 million to flee from Rafah, most of whom had already been displaced by Israel’s invasion of Gaza.

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