Medics in the southern Gaza city say the strikes hit an area of tents being used by displaced people.
Israeli airstrikes on Rafah have reportedly killed 35 people and injured dozens more after Hamas launched rocket attacks towards Tel Aviv for the first time in months. The strike in the southern Gaza city hit tents for displaced people, according to Palestinian medics. Footage from the scene shows heavy destruction. However the Israeli military said its aircraft struck a 'Hamas compound' in Rafah in which 'significant Hamas terrorists were operating'.
Hamas fires rockets towards Tel Aviv The strike on Rafah comes after Hamas launched rocket attacks from Gaza towards Tel Aviv earlier on Sunday. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage in what appeared to be the first long-range rocket attack from Gaza since January, although Palestinian militants have continued to sporadically fire rockets and mortar rounds at communities along the Gaza border since then. Hamas's military wing claimed responsibility for the attack.
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