Watch: IDF Spokesperson releases briefing regarding Rafah fire

While the IDF investigation into the cause of the fatal Rafah fire killing dozens of civilians is still ongoing, the IDF Spokesperson released an English language video briefing explaining the interim results today (Tuesday).

Watch here:

The IDF previously revealed additional details of its investigation into the strike.

The IDF says that the strike involved a fairly low-yield bomb meant to reduce collateral damage, and that it may well be that the strike inadvertantly struck Hamas ammunition and rockets, setting off secondary explosions leading to the fatal fire.

A recording of two Gazans speaking after the attack appears to confirm this: