Gaza residents hold Eid al-fitr prayers by the ruins of the destroyed mosque in Rafah

Dozens of worshippers in Gaza have gathered to hold prayers for Eid al-Fitr, by the ruins of the al-Farouk mosque in Rafah.

The mosque was destroyed in February, during an Israeli offensive. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office says Israeli attacks have completely destroyed 223 mosques and partially destroyed another 289, 

More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in the southern city after being forced to flee their homes.

Earlier this week, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has set a date for a military offensive into Rafah, despite growing warnings that it could lead to high civilian casualties.

 


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