Israel counters 'All eyes on Rafah' trend with image of Oct 7 attacks

A day after 'All eyes on Rafah' started trending on social media platforms to condemn the killings of 40 Palestinians, Israel countered with its "October 7" image to highlight the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas against the Israeli citizens.

Israel's official X account shared an image on Wednesday featuring a gunman standing in front of an infant, allegedly drawing reference to the nine-month-old Kfir Bibas who was taken hostage from Kibbutz Nir Oz with his mother and brother on October 7, when the Hamas first launched an all-front attack.

We will NEVER stop talking about October 7th.

We will NEVER stop fighting for the hostages. pic.twitter.com/XoFqAf1IjM

— Israel ישראל (@Israel) May 29, 2024

Separately, Israel's embassy in India on X shared another image showing Israeli citizens still held hostage by Hamas.

"What your eyes fail to see is the cries of 125 Israeli men, women, children, and elderly currently held hostage by Hamas in horrible conditions deep in the tunnels of Gaza."

"This is why the conflict began. Knowing the full story is important before making any comments. We will not rest until EACH AND EVERY ONE of the hostages is home," the embassy posted on X on Wednesday.

Israel has been drawing wife condemnation for the strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that local health officials said killed at least 45 Palestinians, including displaced people living in tents that were engulfed by fire on Sunday.

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