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EXPLAINED: Why all eyes on rafah image got backlash | Rare Historical Photos

Nearly eight months since Israel waged war against Gaza after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, internet activism has been one of the main avenues people have used to amplify the pro-Palestinian cause and disseminate information about the latest developments.

This week, the slogan "All Eyes on Rafah" jumped to the forefront of the online Palestinian movement, shortly after an Israeli missile hit what was designated as a safe zone for displaced Palestinians in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. At least 45 people were killed in a housing camp on Sunday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Following the deadly missile strike, outraged activists across the globe have been criticizing Israel's military offense and President Joe Biden for inaction after he had said a “major offensive” by Israel on Rafah would be a red line, The Associated Press reported.

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