Israeli special forces stormed Gaza's Rafah early Monday, freeing two hostages amid intense strikes that killed at least 74 Palestinians, according to local sources. The operation has deepened fears in the overcrowded southern city, where 1.4 million displaced residents sought refuge from earlier bombardments.
🚨 A resident described the chaos to CGTN: “We saw them here, but couldn’t do anything. The children were terrified by the explosions.” Many families now face renewed uncertainty as Israel escalates efforts to dismantle Hamas.
💔 Rafah, once considered a “safe zone,” now teeters on collapse. Humanitarian groups warn of catastrophic conditions as access to food and medical aid dwindles. With no clear path to ceasefire talks, tensions threaten to spill across the region.
