Aftermath of Missile Hits on Gaza's Rafah

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have stated that they had carried out precision strikes targeting the town of Rafah in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. The strikes hit 14 houses and three mosques in different parts of the town, Hamas said following the attack.

According to a spokesman for the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the attacks left at least 67 people killed, while local emergency services continue removing victims from under the rubble of the wrecked houses.

Check out Sputnik's gallery to see the aftermath of the deadly missile strikes.

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Smoke billows during Israeli bombardment over Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

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Rescue workers inspect the scene following Israeli strikes on Rafah.

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People inspect debris and rubble in a building heavily damaged by the Israeli bombardment.

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Locals walk by a residential building destroyed as a result of the Israeli attack.

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A Palestinian civilian salvages belongings after the strike.

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A Rafah resident sits in his house destroyed in the attack.

Aftermath of Missile Hits on Gaza's Rafah - Photos