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Rafah, the last “safe” zone

Today, Explained

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Trapped in Rafa: A Night of Terror and Desperation

Aseal and her surviving family, along with more than a million other people, are trapped in Rafa near Gaza's border with Egypt due to the Israeli offensive. They endured a horrific night of bombardment, resulting in around 100 civilian casualties. The residents faced extreme conditions in tents, lacking basic necessities like clothes, food, water, and medical supplies. The intense bombardment, coupled with the absence of essential needs, exacerbated the suffering and made the situation even more challenging.

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