Israeli Strike Ignites Tent Camp in Rafah — 45 Killed

An Israeli airstrike on an area designated as a humanitarian zone in Tal al-Sultan, Rafah, strikes near a large tent encampment. The strike ignites fires that kill at least 45 displaced Palestinians. The IDF states it targeted senior Hamas commanders and that the fire was an unintended consequence; a Hamas statement denies senior commanders were present. The incident triggers global outcry and renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire.