Witnesses describe a tragic scene in southern Gaza where Israeli troops targeted a large crowd waiting for flour at an aid site, leading to numerous casualties and overwhelming local hospitals.
Deadly Shooting at Gaza Aid Distribution Site Claims Over 50 Lives
Deadly Shooting at Gaza Aid Distribution Site Claims Over 50 Lives
Israeli forces reportedly fired on crowds in Gaza, resulting in over 51 Palestinian deaths during an aid distribution incident.
Israeli forces' gunfire has resulted in the deaths of more than 51 Palestinians and left many injured at an aid distribution site in Khan Younis, according to witnesses and rescue teams. The Hamas-run civil defense agency stated that the shooting occurred as thousands gathered to receive flour from the World Food Programme. Reports indicate over 200 individuals were wounded. In response, the Israeli military has stated it is investigating the incident.
This event marks one of the deadliest in a series of near-daily shootings occurring at aid distribution points across Gaza. Eyewitness accounts reveal that Israeli drones launched two missiles, followed by a shell fired from a tank positioned nearby, as the crowd awaited crucial food supplies. Medical facilities, including the overwhelmed Nasser Hospital, are struggling to manage the influx of casualties, with many patients being treated on the floor due to overcrowding.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acknowledged that a gathering near an aid truck led to their fire and affirmed they are reviewing the situation. Meanwhile, UN human rights chief Volker Turk, speaking to the UN Human Rights Council, condemned Israel for allegedly exploiting humanitarian crises and called for investigations into the violence at these aid sites. Turk criticized Israel’s military tactics as causing immense suffering to Palestinians amid ongoing conflicts in the region.
