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All eyes on Rafa: All eyes on Rafah… These 4 words have been trending on social media since Wednesday. It is directly related to the Israel-Hamas war. On Sunday night, Israel responded to Hamas' attack and attacked a refugee camp in the city of Rafah. Israel has now started attacking the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. Recently, at least 45 people were killed and many were injured in an Israeli attack on a Palestinian camp here. Many children are also among the dead. Since then, there is anger against Israel all over the world and 'All Eyes on Rafah' has started trending on social media.
Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip, is a city that has long been at the center of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Its strategic importance is due to its location on the border with Egypt, making it an important entry and exit point for the Palestinian territories. Although Rafah has been in the news ever since the war between Israel and Palestine began, but in the last few days Rafah has once again attracted international attention. The name of the city of Rafah is trending a lot on social media these days. The reason behind this is said to be the challenges faced by the residents living there. Along with this, old incidents are also being cited as the reason behind this. Additionally, the situation in Rafah has worsened due to a combination of factors including political unrest, economic hardship and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Israeli blockade has been devastating for Rafah.
The biggest problem currently facing Rafah is the blockade imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip. The blockade, which has been in place for more than a decade, severely restricts the movement of people and goods in the area and prevents large-scale humanitarian aid from reaching the people.
Israeli air strikes destroy Rafah
The growing challenges in Rafah are mainly due to escalating violence between Palestinian factions and the Israeli military. Tensions reached a peak after clashes broke out over controversial Israeli actions, including the expansion of settlements in East Jerusalem and the eviction of Palestinian families from their homes. Violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has increasingly spread to Gaza, with Hamas militants firing rockets into Israel and Israel carrying out air strikes targeting Gaza, including Rafah.
Israel is being criticized around the world after several people, including children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in Rafah, Gaza. The incident took place a few days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to stop its offensive in Rafah. The move sparked international outrage against Israel. Because of this, Israel's global isolation over the war in Gaza seems to be deepening. Israel's move was criticized all over the world and the message also went that everyone is watching what Israel is doing. The whole world is watching what is happening and after this a post called All Eyes on Rafah went viral in support of Rafah.
Devastating effect on Rafah
Israeli and Palestinian violence has had a devastating impact on the civilian population of Rafah, leading to thousands of deaths, the destruction of infrastructure and the displacement of families. Rafah already had a weak healthcare system, so overwhelmed by the growing number of injured, the number of people requiring medical assistance is growing.
What does all eyes on Raffa mean?
The meaning of this phrase is to appeal to people around the world not to look at the events happening in Palestine. A picture with this sentence is also being shared on social media, in which a large number of tents are visible. This is a symbolic image of the Rafah camps. Let us tell you that due to the Israel-Hamas war, about 14 lakh people have taken refuge in Rafah. Israel is now attacking this camp.
Where did this word come from?
The phrase is believed to have originated from a statement by Rick Peppercorn, director of the World Health Organization (WHO) office in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. In fact, in February, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an evacuation plan before the attack on Rafah. To which Rick replied All Eyes on Rafah is probably where the phrase became popular worldwide.
Many people in India have come out in support of Rafah with many Bollywood celebrities and social media stars posting in support of Rafah. All Eyes on Rafah has been shared by more than 30 million people on social media. Due to which Indian celebrities are being trolled. A picture shared by these celebrities shows tents in the camp set up for All Eyes Out on Rafah. All the people posting this picture are showing solidarity with Palestine after the Israeli attack on Rafah.