Summary
Israeli troops fired shots near food distribution hubs in southern Gaza, killing at least 32 Palestinians, according to local authorities. The distribution centers are run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a group supported by the U.S. and Israel. This effort aims to provide aid directly instead of using the traditional U.N. system, which Israel and the U.S. claim is misused by Hamas, although the U.N. disputes this.
Key Facts
- Israeli troops fired at crowds of Palestinians near food distribution hubs in southern Gaza, leading to at least 32 deaths.
- The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, involved in distributing food, is a U.S.- and Israeli-supported group.
- These distribution hubs are meant to replace the U.N.-led aid system, which the U.S. and Israel claim is exploited by Hamas, an allegation the U.N. denies.
- The incidents happened mostly near a food center close to Khan Younis, with troops reportedly firing machine guns.
- Witnesses mentioned that the shootings involved tanks and drones, and happened early in the morning when many were seeking food.
- Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis reported receiving 25 bodies and about 70 wounded individuals, mostly shot in vital areas like the head and chest.
- GHF advised people not to visit the sites late at night or early in the morning, stating no incidents happened at the sites themselves.
- Additional airstrikes in Gaza resulted in more casualties, including the deaths of a police official and his family.
