Summary
A food aid distribution event in Gaza, designated for women only, ended in violence. Two women were killed, including Mary Sheikh al-Eid, when chaos erupted at the aid site, causing Israeli troops and security to use force on the gathering crowd.
Key Facts
- The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) organized a women-only food aid distribution in Gaza.
- The event was shared on social media, encouraging only women to attend for safety reasons.
- Mary Sheikh al-Eid went to the aid site to get food for her family after her husband was killed in the war.
- The aid distribution site became chaotic, leading security to use pepper spray and stun grenades.
- During the chaos, Mary Sheikh al-Eid was shot and later died from her injuries.
- Over 1,000 Palestinians have died since May near GHF distribution sites and other aid convoys.
- Israel says its forces use "warning shots" and blames Hamas for creating chaos at aid sites.
- A former US soldier witnessed what he described as excessive force used against civilians at these sites.
