The deadly violence highlights the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, raising urgent calls for investigation and accountability.
Israeli Forces Open Fire on Gaza Aid Seekers, Killing Over 51
Israeli Forces Open Fire on Gaza Aid Seekers, Killing Over 51
Tragedy strikes as conflict escalates, leaving countless Palestinians dead and wounded in access of humanitarian aid.
Israeli forces have reportedly killed more than 51 Palestinians and injured over 200 following a deadly incident near an aid distribution site in Khan Younis, Gaza. Eyewitness accounts and statements from the Hamas-controlled civil defense agency indicate that Israeli troops opened fire while people were waiting to receive flour from the World Food Programme (WFP). The violence occurred amidst reports of nearly daily shootings near similar sites across Gaza, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as Israeli drones launched two missiles, soon followed by a tank shell fired from a distance of approximately 400 to 500 meters. The attacks targeted a large crowd that had gathered near a crucial road leading to Bani Suheila, a town that has witnessed intense military operations in recent weeks. Local hospitals, particularly Nasser Hospital, are overwhelmed with casualties, forcing many injured individuals to be treated on the floors due to overcrowding.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have acknowledged the incident, stating that a gathering was identified near an aid truck that had become trapped while IDF personnel were active in the vicinity. They noted awareness of reports indicating injuries resulting from their fire and asserted that the matter is currently under review.
The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, condemned the violence, suggesting that Israel is "weaponising food" and called for thorough investigations into the incidents occurring near these humanitarian aid sites. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, he emphasized that the methods of warfare being used are inflicting severe and inhumane suffering on the Palestinian population in Gaza.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as Israeli drones launched two missiles, soon followed by a tank shell fired from a distance of approximately 400 to 500 meters. The attacks targeted a large crowd that had gathered near a crucial road leading to Bani Suheila, a town that has witnessed intense military operations in recent weeks. Local hospitals, particularly Nasser Hospital, are overwhelmed with casualties, forcing many injured individuals to be treated on the floors due to overcrowding.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have acknowledged the incident, stating that a gathering was identified near an aid truck that had become trapped while IDF personnel were active in the vicinity. They noted awareness of reports indicating injuries resulting from their fire and asserted that the matter is currently under review.
The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, condemned the violence, suggesting that Israel is "weaponising food" and called for thorough investigations into the incidents occurring near these humanitarian aid sites. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, he emphasized that the methods of warfare being used are inflicting severe and inhumane suffering on the Palestinian population in Gaza.
