Israel this week expanded its operation in Rafah, where much of the Gazan population is seeking refuge after 8 months of war. Despite U.S. warnings, Israel launched an attack they say was targeted at Hamas fighters. The attack killed two Hamas leaders, but also incinerated a tent camp for the displaced, killing scores of civilians. Israeli says the fire was caused by a secondary explosion, possibly because of a Hamas weapons cache. The attack drew global condemnation and USAID chief Samantha Power warned Israel’s actions in Rafah are resulting in “catastrophic consequences” for Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
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00:00 – Introduction
00:23 – Strikes on Rafah
11:07 – Humanitarian crisis
17:19 – Resigning over the war
23:30 – Palestinian statehood
