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'All Eyes On Rafah' Trends As 45 People Killed in Israel Attack

  • By Thetripurapost Web Desk, Rafah
  • May 29, 2024
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Algeria introduced a draft resolution at the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, ordering Israel to immediately halt military action in Rafah and calling on all parties to respect the ceasefire.

There has also been a demand for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas. A vote on this is expected soon. 

After a closed-door meeting of the 15-member UN Security Council on Gaza, Algeria's UN ambassador Amar Bendjama said the move was aimed at stopping the killing in Rafah.

The resolution will need at least nine votes in support to pass. It is also necessary that none of the US, Britain, France, Russia and China veto it. 

So far, the US has vetoed three resolutions brought on the Gaza war.

The US ambassador said that we are looking into the matter and will respond in due course. The proposed draft condemns the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, including women and children, and civilian infrastructure. 

The Council's demand to all parties to abide by international law requiring the protection of civilians has been reiterated.

Meanwhile All eyes on Rafah..these 4 words went viral on social media on Wednesday, 29 May. You must have seen this picture while using your mobile. It is directly related to the Israel-Hamas war. 

On Sunday (26 May) night, Israel retaliated to Hamas' attack and attacked the refugee camp in Rafah city. More than 45 people were killed in this. Most of the dead were women and children. 

After this, the world stood in support of the Palestinians. People from all over the world, including many big personalities of India, are posting on social media.   

Around 10 lakh Palestinians have taken refuge in Rafah city. Tents have been set up for them to live. On May 24, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to stop its military operation in Rafah. 

The court also said that the borders with Egypt should be opened for humanitarian aid. Despite this, Israel started a ground operation in Rafah. 

The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) said that its weapons alone could not cause lethal fire. It also targeted and killed two senior Hamas terrorists in the attack.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also expressed grief over the attack in Rafah. He called it a sad incident and said that Israel has made a mistake. He tried to clarify that Israel tries not to harm civilians. This incident is being investigated. 

According to BBC report, Israeli tanks have captured Al Awda in Rafah. It is situated in the middle of Rafah.  

All Eyes on Rafah is a phrase related to the ongoing genocide in the Gaza city of Rafah. The slogan was first used in February by Pepperkorn, director of the World Health Organization (WHO). Pepperkorn said in February that all eyes were on Rafah a few days after the Israeli prime minister ordered an evacuation plan.

People from all over the world are showing their support for All Eyes On Rafah. In India, many celebrities including actors Varun Dhawan, Aly Goni, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Tripti Dimri have posted All Eyes on Rafah photos on their Instagram stories. Aid groups such as Save the Children, Oxfam, Americans for Justice in Palestine Action, Jewish Voice for Peace and Palestine Solidarity Campaign have also adopted this slogan.