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                    Blood stains at the site of a deadly explosion at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a crowded Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, killing 31 people and injuring many others during Friday prayers. The attack struck the Tarlai neighborhood, where worshippers had gathered in large numbers, turning a moment of devotion into chaos and devastation. Witnesses described a powerful blast that shattered windows, collapsed parts of the structure, and left victims trapped beneath debris. Emergency teams and local residents worked together to rush the wounded to nearby hospitals, where several remain in critical condition. Authorities have heightened security across the capital as investigators work to determine how the attacker breached the area and whether others were involved. The bombing marks one of the deadliest assaults in the city in years and has intensified ...
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Israeli Attack on Rafah Tent Camp Draws Global Condemnation

 

In a tragic incident, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 35 people in a tent camp in the Gaza city of Rafah. The strike occurred late on Sunday night, setting tents and rickety shelters ablaze. As Palestinian families rushed to hospitals to prepare their dead for burial, scenes reminiscent of the ongoing war unfolded. Women wept, and men held prayers beside bodies in shrouds.

The area targeted in Rafah had been designated as a safe zone, yet the attack occurred despite this. European leaders swiftly condemned the strike, urging the implementation of a World Court ruling to halt Israel’s offensive. Despite the global outcry over civilian casualties, Israeli tanks continued to bombard other areas of the city, resulting in eight more deaths on Monday.

Israel’s military claimed that the air attack, based on “precise intelligence,” had eliminated the chief of staff for Hamas, the militant group operating in the West Bank. However, many of the victims were women and children, and the death toll is expected to rise as some remain in critical condition with severe burns.

Germany’s foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, and the EU foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, emphasized that international humanitarian law applies to all parties involved in the conflict. Israel’s top military prosecutor also called the air strike “very grave,” and an investigation is underway.

Despite a recent ruling by the top U.N. court ordering Israel to stop its attacks on Rafah, the country has continued its offensive, arguing that the court’s decision allows for some scope of military action. The situation remains dire, and the world watches as Rafah burns.

By daylight, the camp lay in ruins—smoking wreckage, twisted metal, and charred belongings. Residents, grieving their lost loved ones, expressed their frustration at being misled about safety in Rafah’s western areas. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, one that prioritizes civilian lives and adheres to international law.

Let us hope that global leaders take decisive action to prevent further loss of life and bring an end to the suffering in Rafah. 

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