The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to escalate, with recent airstrikes on a refugee camp in Rafah claiming the lives of over 45 people, including innocent children. This tragic incident has sparked global outrage and condemnation, with social media platforms flooded with posts expressing solidarity with the victims. An AI-generated image bearing the slogan “All Eyes on Rafah” has become a viral symbol of support for the people of Gaza and a message to the Israeli government that the world is watching.
The conflict has now stretched on for almost eight months, with Israeli airstrikes on Gaza beginning in October 2022. The death toll from these strikes has surpassed 35,000, and despite multiple attempts at mediation by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, peace talks between Israel and Hamas have failed to gain traction.
The fresh attacks on Rafah came just days after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to halt its offensive. However, Israeli authorities have defended the airstrikes, claiming that the explosions were not caused solely by Israeli forces but also by secondary explosions potentially triggered by Palestinian militants.
Social media has become a platform for expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza, with celebrities and influencers around the world sharing the “All Eyes on Rafah” image to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis and demand an end to the violence.
