Eleven killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid in Gaza, rescuers say
Summary
At least 33 Palestinians, including 11 seeking aid, were killed in Gaza due to Israeli gunfire and airstrikes, according to rescuers and medics. The Israeli military stated they fired warning shots when a group approached them and acknowledged ongoing operations in the area.Key Facts
- Among the dead were 11 people reportedly killed while trying to get aid in Gaza.
- Israeli military confirmed firing warning shots due to a perceived threat, but they said they were not aware of any injuries.
- Additional Israeli airstrikes killed 19 people in different areas of Gaza, according to the civil defense agency.
- The health ministry in Gaza reported at least 140 deaths in the last 24 hours.
- Witnesses claimed Israeli tanks and drones fired on crowds near a World Food Programme site.
- Since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation opened aid centers on May 26, almost 400 people have died trying to get aid.
- The UN and other aid groups have opposed the new aid system, stating it goes against humanitarian principles.
- The US and Israel support the GHF system, claiming it stops aid from being stolen by Hamas.
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