Recently, the Israeli army set fire to the departure hall on the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, severing connections between Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the outside world. This destructive act has been widely condemned by social media users, with images circulating online.
Israel’s invasion of Rafah on May 6, which included capturing the Palestinian side of the border crossing, has exacerbated the already dire conditions in the territory. The international community has criticized Israel for its actions, with over 37,300 Palestinians, including many women and children, reportedly killed in the conflict.
Hamas has strongly denounced the burning of the departure hall, labeling it as a “criminal act” and evidence of Israel’s alleged genocide in Gaza. The group has called for international condemnation and urged for the reopening of the Rafah crossing to facilitate the movement of people and aid into the region.
It is crucial for the international community to take action and hold Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza, which have had devastating consequences for the Palestinian population.