Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:40am on 29 May 2024,Wednesday International
An Israeli airstrike on Tel al Sultan in Rafah on May 26 killed at least 45 people, targeting senior Hamas members near a displaced Palestinians' camp. Footage verified by Sky News shows significant destruction and casualties, including children. The Israeli military stated that two 17kg munitions caused the deaths and the resulting fire. Analysis of fragments from the scene identified the use of GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs, supplied by the US in 2023. The strike's proximity to a rocket launch site was noted, with investigations ongoing into the incident's full impact.