Starving Palestinians pepper-sprayed at GHF aid site in Gaza, video shows
Summary
A video shows Israeli soldiers using pepper spray to disperse Palestinian aid seekers at an aid distribution point in Gaza operated by GHF. The incident took place in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, as many Palestinians sought food and supplies amid ongoing conflicts. The situation in Gaza is dire, with many facing starvation, and hundreds have died near aid sites since GHF began operations.Key Facts
- Israeli soldiers used pepper spray on Palestinians at a GHF aid distribution point in Rafah, Gaza.
- The video of the incident was recorded on July 10 and posted on social media on July 19, 2025.
- People, including men, women, and children, were seen running away from the pepper spray, some carrying bags of flour.
- GHF aid centers began distributing food in Gaza in late May, and nearly 891 people have died, with 674 deaths near these sites, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health and a UN report.
- Israel's easing of a blockade in Gaza has led to GHF operations overshadowing the existing UN-led aid network.
- On the day in question, at least 54 Palestinians were killed, with 51 identified as aid seekers.
- Many Palestinians face severe food shortages, leading to high numbers of starvation-related deaths, including among children.
- Israel's conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 58,765 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries; Israel has reported casualties from attacks led by Hamas in 2023.
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