Summary
At least 94 Palestinians were killed by Israeli military fire in Gaza on Sunday while trying to get food from aid trucks, according to Palestinian health officials. The incident occurred near the Zikim crossing, with reports of gunfire aimed at civilians waiting for assistance. Israel's military stated it fired warning shots after facing crowds, but disputed the reported number of casualties.
Key Facts
- At least 94 Palestinians died in Gaza during an attempt to get food aid on Sunday.
- The deadliest incident occurred in northern Gaza near the Zikim crossing with Israel.
- Israeli forces reportedly fired on civilians, with 81 people killed in that specific area.
- The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that many injured people arrived at a Gaza City hospital.
- Israel's military said it fired warning shots when confronted by large groups of Palestinians.
- Israel is investigating the incident but disputed casualty numbers reported by Palestinians.
- Israel announced new evacuation orders in a part of central Gaza.
- Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over deaths at a church in Gaza City and called for a ceasefire.
