Summary
In Gaza, people face dangers when trying to get food at aid centers. Over 1,000 Palestinians have died in recent months near these centers, which are run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and supported by Israel and the US. The lack of food and essentials drives many to take these risks, as shared by individuals receiving treatment at a UK-run field hospital.
Key Facts
- Mohammed al-Qedra was shot while trying to get food at an aid distribution center in Gaza.
- Many Palestinians have been injured or killed near centers run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
- Over 1,000 Palestinians have died trying to get food aid in the past two months according to the UN.
- The aid centers are inside Israeli military zones and operated by US contractors.
- Israel claims its military only fires warning shots and accuses Hamas of causing chaos.
- UK-Med operates field hospitals in Gaza, treating thousands of patients, many with gunshot wounds.
- Dr. Aseel Horabi, a Palestinian medic, reports severe food scarcity and increasing casualties.
- People in Gaza face high food prices and shortages, leading them to risk their lives for aid.
