Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Displacement Camp Kill at Least 35, Including Women and Children

Rafah, Gaza Strip Palestine, State of
Hamas triggered war with attack into Israel on Oct. 7.
International Court of Justice ordered Israel to end military offensive in Rafah two days prior to attack.
Israeli airstrikes on displacement camp in Rafah, Gaza kill at least 35 people including women and children.
Palestinian medics report deaths and injuries among displaced persons.
Two senior Hamas leaders were the intended targets of the Israeli military.
Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Displacement Camp Kill at Least 35, Including Women and Children

The Israeli army bombed a displacement camp in south Gaza, causing dozens of people to be killed and wounded. The Israeli military said it targeted two senior Hamas leaders. Meanwhile, Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 people in Rafah, Gaza, including women and children, and hit tents for displaced people. The attacks came two days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah. Hamas triggered the war with its Oct. 7 attack into Israel. Around 80% of Gaza's 2.3 million people have fled their homes, and a majority of those still in the area are displaced persons who were forced to leave their homes during Israel's incursion earlier this month. The Israeli army confirmed that it intercepted several rockets fired from Gaza.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • The Israeli military's claim of targeting two senior Hamas leaders needs verification.
  • The number of deaths and injuries among civilians may be higher than reported.

Sources

81%

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Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Gaza's Rafah as displaced people are hit

The Associated Press News Sunday, 26 May 2024 08:42
  • Unique Points
    • Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 people in Rafah, Gaza, including women and children, and hit tents for displaced people.
    • Hamas triggered the war with its Oct. 7 attack into Israel.
    • Around 80% of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have fled their homes.
  • Accuracy
    • Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 people in Rafah, Gaza
    • Two senior Hamas militants were killed by Israeli strikes
    • At least five Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes in Rafah according to local medical services
  • Deception (35%)
    The article does not disclose sources and therefore it is impossible to verify the accuracy of the claims made. The author makes assertions without providing context or evidence to support their position. For example, they state that
    • The attacks came two days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah...
    • Israel’s army confirmed the strike and said it hit a Hamas installation and killed two senior Hamas militants. It said it was investigating reports that civilians were harmed.
    • ]Gaza’s Health Ministry said women and children made up most of the dead and dozens of wounded.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author uses the phrase 'Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 people' without providing any evidence or context for how the number was determined. This is an example of an appeal to authority, as the reader is expected to trust that the statement is true because it comes from a reputable source (Palestinian health workers). Additionally, the author states 'Israel’s army confirmed the strike and said it hit a Hamas installation and killed two senior Hamas militants.' This is another example of an appeal to authority, as the reader is expected to trust that the Israeli army's statement is true. The author also uses inflammatory language such as 'heavy destruction', 'displaced people are hit', and 'numerous others were trapped in flaming debris'. These phrases are intended to elicit an emotional response from the reader, rather than providing objective information. Lastly, the article contains several instances of dichotomous depiction, such as describing Israel's actions as a 'massive air, sea and ground offensive' and Hamas' actions as a 'show of resilience'. This creates a false dichotomy between the two sides and does not accurately reflect the complexities of the situation.
    • Palestinian health workers said Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 people Sunday
    • Israel’s army confirmed the strike and said it hit a Hamas installation and killed two senior Hamas militants.
    • Heavy destruction
    • displaced people are hit
    • numerous others were trapped in flaming debris
  • Bias (95%)
    The article reports on the death of at least 35 people in Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes. While it does mention that Hamas fired rockets into Tel Aviv earlier in the day, it does not show any bias towards either side by providing equal information about both parties' actions. However, there is an example of potential bias in the phrase 'Israeli military said it was investigating reports that civilians were harmed.' This implies that there may be doubt as to whether civilians were indeed harmed, but no such doubt is expressed regarding the deaths caused by Hamas' rocket fire. Additionally, the article states that 'Palestinian health workers said Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 people,' which could potentially be seen as an attempt to blame Israel without providing any evidence. However, this statement is not explicitly biased and is likely included for informational purposes.
    • Israel's army confirmed the strike and said it hit a Hamas installation and killed two senior Hamas militants. It said it was investigating reports that civilians were harmed.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    89%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Hamas Fires Rockets at Israel, Setting Off Alarms in Tel Aviv: Live Updates

    The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Anushka Patil, Sunday, 26 May 2024 09:50
    • Unique Points
      • Israeli airstrike kills at least 35 people in Rafah, Gaza Strip.
      • Two senior Hamas leaders were killed in the Israeli strike.
    • Accuracy
      • At least five Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes in Rafah.
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article reports on a conflict and includes direct quotes from various sources. It does not make any false claims or use inflammatory language. However, it does not specify which senior Hamas leaders were targeted, potentially implying that the strike was more precise than it actually was. Additionally, the article uses the term 'displaced Palestinians' which could be seen as a dichotomous depiction if taken out of context.
      • ][The Israeli military said its operation was aimed at a Hamas compound.][The strike hit the Tal as Sultan area of Rafah, within what the Israeli military has designated as a 'humanitarian zone'][] Doctors Without Borders said more than 15 dead people and dozens of wounded in the Rafah strike were brought to a trauma stabilization center that it supports in Tal as Sultan. Dr. James Smith, a British emergency specialist in Rafah who has been working at that center, said the attack had killed displaced people who were 'seeking some degree of sanctuary and shelter in tarpaulin tents.'
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    84%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Video shows aftermath of Israeli strike on Gaza neighborhood

    CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Sunday, 26 May 2024 21:39
    • Unique Points
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Accuracy
      • Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza’s Al-Nazla neighborhood killed at least four people
      • Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 people in Rafah, Gaza
      • At least five Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes in Rafah according to local medical services
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    75%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Hamas fires rockets at Israel’s Tel Aviv, causing first sirens for months

    Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Sunday, 26 May 2024 23:30
    • Unique Points
      • Hamas fired eight rockets at Israel, targeting central Israel including Tel Aviv
      • Sirens sounded in about 30 areas across central Israel including Tel Aviv for the first time in several months
      • Israeli military intercepted several of the rockets using its air defence system
    • Accuracy
      • At least five Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes in Rafah according to local medical services
      • Israeli airstrike kills at least 35 people in Rafah, Gaza Strip.
      • Hamas fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza, setting off air raid sirens as far away as Tel Aviv for the first time in months.
    • Deception (30%)
      The article does not clearly state Hamas's motive for firing rockets at Israel. It mentions that Hamas claims it fired the rockets in response to
      • The Israeli army has said that eight rockets were fired from Gaza, targeting central Israel, including Tel Aviv.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The author Al Jazeera makes several statements that contain informal fallacies. They report Hamas' claim that the rocket attacks were in response to 'Zionist massacres against civilians' without providing any evidence or context to support this assertion. This is an example of an appeal to emotion and a hasty generalization, as it assumes that all Israeli actions are massacres and that Hamas' actions are justified responses. Additionally, the author reports Israeli claims about clearing the area of Hamas fighters but then mentions a rocket attack from that area, implying a dichotomous depiction by suggesting that either Israel has completely cleared the area or Hamas is still present and capable of launching attacks. However, it's possible for both statements to be true - Israeli forces may have cleared some areas but not others. Lastly, the author quotes Israeli political analyst Akiva Eldar making an argument about Netanyahu's potential response to the rocket attack, which is a valid statement but does not constitute a fallacy on Al Jazeera's part.
      • ]The Israeli military has been operating aggressively in the area and they made it clear that they are in control and they have pretty much cleared the area from the presence of any fighters on the ground or Hamas associates.[
      • Hamas says it has launched rockets at Tel Aviv, prompting sirens to sound in the Israeli city for the first time in several months.
      • Reporting from Deir el-Balah, in central Gaza, Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud said the rocket attack raises questions about Israel’s military operation in Rafah.
    • Bias (80%)
      Al Jazeera's article reports on Hamas launching rockets at Israel, specifically targeting Tel Aviv and causing sirens to sound for the first time in several months. The author does not provide any context or information about the reason for the attack or any potential justification from Hamas' perspective. Instead, they focus solely on reporting that Hamas has claimed responsibility and that Israeli civilians have been affected. This one-sided reporting could be seen as demonstrating a pro-Palestinian bias, as it does not provide any balance or context about the situation leading up to the attack or Israel's response. Additionally, the author quotes Israeli military statements about clearing Rafah of Hamas fighters and destroying terror targets without challenging their accuracy or providing any counter perspective.
      • At least 35,984 people have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials in Gaza.
        • Hamas says it has launched rockets at Tel Aviv, prompting sirens to sound in the Israeli city for the first time in several months.
          • Israel's military said on Sunday that over the previous 24 hours it had destroyed ‘over 50 terror targets across the Gaza Strip’.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          96%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Israel’s war on Gaza live news: ‘More than 30’ killed in Rafah strike

          Al Jazeera Media Network Mersiha Gadzo, Sunday, 26 May 2024 23:30
          • Unique Points
            • The Israeli army bombed a displacement camp in south Gaza.
            • Dozens of people were killed and wounded.
          • Accuracy
            • Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 people in Rafah, Gaza.
            • At least five Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes in Rafah.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication