United Nations chief slams deadly airstrikes in Rafah, heartbroken by images


A man looks on as Palestinians inspect a tent camp damaged in an Israeli strike during an Israeli military operation, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 28, 2024. - Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned in the strongest terms the May 26 airstrikes on Rafah that hit tents sheltering displaced people.

The UN secretary-general’s spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said Guterres was heartbroken by the images of those killed and injured, including many small children.

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