Israel Releases Intercepted Call Related to Rafah Strike
Israel has released an intercepted call that may suggest a secondary explosion at a weapons depot contributed to the fire in Rafah. The call is part of the evidence Israel’s military is using to investigate the airstrike that sparked a blaze in a refugee camp on Sunday.
The call appears between two Palestinians discussing the strike and its aftermath. One speaker describes the explosion of a nearby weapons depot, which may have ignited the fire. The speakers also mention bags of money flying in the air, suggesting the presence of a significant amount of currency.
As one speaker says, “All of the ammunition that started exploding. Bags of money were flying in the air.” Another speaker replies, “These were really ours?” “Yes, this is an ammunition warehouse. I tell you it exploded. I mean the Jewish bombing wasn’t strong, it was a small missile because it didn’t create a large hole. And afterwards a lot of secondary explosions.”
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that the cause of the fire is still undetermined but noted that the military had gathered precise intelligence before the strike to minimize civilian harm. Hagari also showed satellite imagery of Hamas rocket launchers near the targeted structure.
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“The munition alone could not have ignited a fire of this size,” Hagari said. “We are looking into all possibilities, including the option that weapons stored in a compound next to our target… may have ignited as a result of the strike.”
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The IDF has pledged to conduct a swift, comprehensive, and transparent investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks have taken control of parts of central and eastern Rafah, and the attack on the city has caused over one million people to flee, according to the UN.
The international community has expressed concern over the situation, with some countries warning against a full-fledged invasion of Rafah. The US and other allies have urged restraint, and some countries have formally recognized a Palestinian state.
Tragedy in Rafah: Intercepted Call Reveals Possible Cause of Deadly Fire
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