An image portraying "All Eyes on Rafah" has been all over internet lately. But what is it? Let's understand its impact & why it's gaining worldwide attention.
"All Eyes on Rafah" trend flooded social media on Tuesday, showing worldwide support for Palestinians in Rafah, Gaza amid ongoing war.
Israeli bombing & air attacks on Gaza caused the deaths of at least 45 individuals & 100 wounded, most of whom were in tents in Rafah.
After the attck, Israel called the loss of life "a tragic accident" and claimed only two Hamas militants were targeted & killed.
The attack triggered widespread condemnation, with people taking to social media to protest against Israel's actions.
"All Eyes on Rafah" refers to the struggle of 1.4 million Palestinians who are looking for refuge in Rafah during Israeli attacks.
The phrase likely came from Rick Peeperkorn, WHO's representative, who was emphasising the serious situation in Rafah.
Influencers & celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Dulqeer Salman, and more posted "All Eyes on Rafah" graphics on their Instagram to raise awareness.
Till now, approximately 38 million shares have been circulated all over social media to make people globally aware of what's going on in Rafah, Gaza, & Palestine and urge them to support them.