Key Facts

• An incident in Rafah, southern Gaza, led to 26 people being killed and 150 injured by Israeli tank fire, according to local medics and residents.
• Thousands of Palestinians were near the aid center when the shelling occurred.
• Medics had to use donkey carts to transport the injured to the Red Cross field hospital due to access issues.
• The Israel Defense Forces said they are reviewing the incident and are not aware of injuries caused at the aid site.
• The aid center is part of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a new initiative supported by the US and Israel to distribute food in Gaza.
• The situation highlights severe humanitarian challenges in the area, compounded by ongoing military operations.
• The US is trying to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas offering to release Israeli hostages for the exchange of Palestinian prisoners.
• The US proposal for a ceasefire has not been accepted by Hamas, which demands further conditions.