May 24, 2025

YouTube star Ms. Rachel sings with 3-year-old double amputee from Gaza

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel pressed ahead Tuesday with its new military offensive in Gaza despite mounting international criticism, launching airstrikes that health officials said killed at least 85 Palestinians. Israeli officials said they also allowed in dozens more trucks carrying aid.

YouTube star and children’s educator Rachel Accurso, whose “Songs for Littles” have been viewed billions of times, meets and sings one of her trademark songs with Rahaf, a 3-year-old double amputee from Gaza evacuated by Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Accurso sits down for an interview with CNN’s Meena Duerson and explains why she has been outspoken about her views that the children in Gaza face a humanitarian crisis, and says she has received both support and bullying for her posts.