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Viral 'All Eyes on Rafah' Image Following Israeli Airstrike

A viral image titled 'All Eyes on Rafah,' depicting lines of tents on dusty ground with white structures spelling out the phrase, has been shared over 37 million times on Instagram. The surge in shares followed an Israeli airstrike on Rafah, Gaza, on Sunday, which hit an area housing displaced Palestinians and resulted in at least 45 deaths, including children. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strike a 'tragic mistake.'

01 June 2024 · 02:34 UTC

A viral image titled 'All Eyes on Rafah,' depicting lines of tents on dusty ground with white structures spelling out the phrase, has been shared over 37 million times on Instagram.

The surge in shares followed an Israeli airstrike on Rafah, Gaza, on Sunday, which hit an area housing displaced Palestinians and resulted in at least 45 deaths, including children.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the strike a 'tragic mistake.' The image, suspected to be AI-generated, has been shared by celebrities like Nicola Coughlan and Dua Lipa.

Originating from a quote by WHO's Rik Peeperkorn, the phrase and its viral nature echo the use of social media in global activism, reminiscent of the black square posts during the Black Lives Matter protests.