Images from Rafah depict ‘decline of humanity in our world’: Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, says in a statement that “images of children burning in refugee tents in Rafah starkly depict the decline of humanity in our world”.
“To achieve long-lasting peace, this war must end immediately through a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages and prisoners, the recognition of a two-state solution, and adherence to international law, including the rulings of the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, and United Nations bodies,” said the rights activist, who is currently held in Evin Prison in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
“This is a moment to demand respect for law and human rights norms, to recognise the need to sever ties with warmongering and interventionist countries, and to eliminate extremist and fundamentalist forces that, if they gain power, will hold their people hostage.”
Three killed in Bureij attacks
We are getting reports that Israeli air raids and artillery shelling have now killed three people in central Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp. The attacks also wounded dozens, according to our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic.
The casualty reports come less than an hour after Israel announced ground forces moved into the Bureij area, while fighter jets hit Hamas targets.
Children scream as explosions go off near Bureij camp
Explosions near central Gaza’s Bureij camp, where Israeli ground troops have moved in, can be heard in footage verified by Al Jazeera’s Sanad fact-checking unit.
In the video, cries of displaced Palestinians, including children, can be heard as the explosions sound off in the distance. As we reported earlier, Israeli air strikes and artillery fire have killed at least three people and wounded dozens in the Bureij area.
