The Israeli military responded to the incident, stating that the strike was part of a "precise" operation targeting Hezbollah operatives who were allegedly using the fire station as a military post

Local witnesses described scenes of chaos and grief as families sifted through the remnants of what were once their homes. “I can’t believe they are gone,” said one distraught man, searching for his relatives in the wreckage

Israel's military confirmed the strike, stating that they targeted several Hamas "terrorists" operating in structures within the vicinity of the Al-Jaouni School. A local source indicated that the target was a room allegedly used by Hamas police

The airstrike in Rafah drew sharp criticism from numerous international organizations, with the foreign ministers of the European Union urging adherence to the International Criminal Court's call for a cessation of hostilities

The incident has sparked international condemnation and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. WCK founder José Andrés accused Israel of systematically targeting his workers, alleging that the convoy was deliberately struck "car by car"

At least 113 Palestinians have lost their lives, including two journalists, Mustafa Thuraya and Hamza Wael al-Dahdouh, who tragically lost their lives in Israeli strikes