Multiple explosions were reported in the Rafah area of southern Gaza on Monday night, as captured by video and images from a source. The blasts were said to have occurred to the east of Rafah, where the Israel Defense Forces had earlier instructed civilians to evacuate.
According to local social media accounts, the explosions raised concerns among United States officials who are closely monitoring the situation. However, they do not view this as the start of a significant Israeli military operation in southern Gaza.
The Biden administration has expressed opposition to any Israeli intervention in Rafah, as reiterated by White House officials earlier on Monday. Despite the alarming nature of the events, US officials believe that the reported strikes in Rafah are currently limited in scope.
