The council announced via its "X" platform account that the consultations will address "the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue." Diplomatic sources informed the Agence France-Presse on Monday that the closed-door meeting was requested by Algeria, a non-permanent member of the council. The Israeli army stated that it is investigating reports that an airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Rafah caused the fire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike was not intended to result in civilian casualties. The Israeli military mentioned that Sunday's airstrike, based on "precise intelligence," resulted in the death of the head of Hamas' West Bank office and another senior leader responsible for attacks on Israelis.

Source: Libya Today May 28, 2024 10:18 UTC