Netanyahu Calls Rafah Airstrike That Killed 45 People "A Tragic Mistake"

Netanyahu calls Rafah airstrike that killed 45 people "a tragic mistake"JERUSALEM, (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday an air strike in the area of Rafah in southern Gaza that killed dozens of Palestinians was not intended to cause civilian casualties and would be investigated."In Rafah, we already evacuated about 1 million non-combatant residents and despite our utmost effort not to harm non-combatants, something unfortunately went tragically wrong," he said in a speech in parliament that was interrupted by shouting from opposition lawmakers. "We are investigating the incident and will reach conclusions, because this is our policy."https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-netanyahu-says-rafah-strike-went-tragically-wrong-will-be-investigated-2024-05-27/Meanwhile, scores died and many more were injured when the Israeli airstrike hit the Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood, in western Rafah, on Sunday night, causing a blast at the camp and killing many, including women and children inside, local health officials said.Eyewitnesses told Reuters the tents were “melting” from the bombardment, burning people alive.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/26/at-least-20-palestinians-killed-as-air-strikes-hit-rafah/