Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, May 27, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, May 27, 2024
Qatar warns overnight IDF strike on Rafah could hinder renewed hostage deal talks
Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike adjacent to where displaced people were staying in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Monday, May 27, 2024. The Israeli army said the strike had targeted a Hamas compound. (Eyad Baba / AFP)
Qatar says that the Israeli strikes on Rafah overnight could hinder renewed mediation efforts for a truce and hostage release deal.
Hamas health authorities in Gaza claimed that some 35 people were killed and dozens injured in the strike and in an ensuing blaze that spread among tents in a designated humanitarian zone housing displaced civilians.
Israel said that the strike targeted a Hamas compound and eliminated two commanders in the terror group’s ranks.
Mediated talks are expected to resume this week.
