Israel continues Rafah strikes after dozens killed in bombing

Summary

1. The southern Gazan city of Rafah is under heavy bombardment after Israeli strikes killed dozens of people on Sunday
2. Israel calls the air strike a "tragic mishap" but vows to continue the war against Hamas despite international condemnation
3. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting later on Tuesday to discuss the strike in the city, where thousands of displaced people are sheltering
4. Meanwhile Ireland, Norway and Spain will today formally recognise the state of Palestine
5. They hope the symbolic act will refocus attention on efforts to find a political solution to war in the Middle East. But Israel has accused all three countries of rewarding terrorism