Netanyahu acknowledges ‘tragic mistake’ after Rafah strike kills dozens

The Gaza Health Ministry said around half of the dead were women, children and older adults. On Monday, barefoot children poked at the blackened debris as searches continued.

Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)

Israel is facing new condemnation for strikes on the Gaza city of Rafah that local health officials said killed at least 45 Palestinians, including displaced people living in tents that were engulfed by fire.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there had been a “tragic mistake” and that Israel was investigating.