All Eyes On Rafah: Understand The Meaning Of This Viral Slogan
By Anshika Verma29, May 2024 03:00 PMjagranjosh.com
All Eyes on Rafah
Human rights organisations and several nations have strongly condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Gaza's Rafah that resulted in the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians. Tap to know everything about this viral trend.
What happened?
At least eight Israeli missiles struck the Tal as-Sultan area, a designated ‘safe zone’ northwest of Rafah city, according to witnesses cited by Al Jazeera, which killed 45 people.
Air attack
Despite considerable international concern over civilian losses, Rafah, which is currently home to displaced Palestinians from all over the Gaza Strip, came under air attack on Sunday.
Major mishappenings
The attack set tents on fire, which spread throughout and claimed more lives. The fire was caused by a fuel tank explosion that was brought on by an Israeli airstrike.
The slogan
A photograph with the words ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ began to circulate when images of burnt dead and people with serious injuries appeared on social media.
Awareness Campaign
The campaign attempts to raise awareness of the Gaza Strip's southern metropolis, where residents are compelled to live in overcrowded camps without access to basic supplies.
Credits for the phrase
The World Health Organization's Office of the Occupied Palestinian Territories director, Rick Peeperkorn is credited for coining the slogan in a statement.
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