Israel Continues Ground Assault in Southern Gaza Strip Despite International Outrage

On Tuesday, May 28, Israel's military confirmed that it would continue its ground assault in the southern Gaza Strip, despite growing international condemnation of its actions. This comes in the wake of an airstrike over the weekend that resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians, sparking outrage worldwide.

The military has reported that its forces are engaged in intense close-quarters combat with Hamas fighters and has bolstered its presence with the deployment of an additional "combat team" to the city of Rafah. However, specific details about the number of additional soldiers sent were not disclosed.

Targeted Hamas Compound

The military has maintained that its airstrike in Rafah on Sunday, which led to a fatal fire causing the deaths of at least 45 people, was aimed at a Hamas compound. This incident has raised significant concerns about the impact on civilians, particularly those who had been displaced from other parts of Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the civilian casualties in the camp as a "tragic accident" on Monday. His remarks come amidst mounting criticism of the Israeli military's operations and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.