Dozens of Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza, hospitals say
Summary
Hospitals in Gaza reported that dozens of Palestinians died while trying to get aid. Clashes occurred near aid distribution sites, with reports implicating both Israeli forces and local Palestinians. The new aid system, set up by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has faced controversy and is not supported by the UN.Key Facts
- Two hospitals reported that 25 people died overnight near a food convoy and distribution site in central Gaza's Netzarim area.
- Gaza's Civil Defence agency claims Israeli forces fired shots, and there were incidents of people being crushed by trucks or shot by other Palestinians.
- Israeli military stated they fired warning shots at individuals approaching them and are investigating further reports.
- Six more people reportedly died by Israeli gunfire at an aid site in Rafah, as per Nasser hospital.
- The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distributed over 43,000 food parcels without issues on the same day.
- Deadly incidents have been reported almost daily since the aid system began on May 26.
- Gaza’s health ministry reported that 223 people have died trying to access aid sites in the past two weeks.
- The UN refuses to support the new aid system, arguing it does not adhere to principles of neutrality and independence.
- The GHF's aid system seeks to avoid the UN's role to prevent aid theft by Hamas, which both the UN and Hamas dispute.
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