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In a heartbreaking incident yesterday, Israeli forces reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians who were waiting for humanitarian assistance in northern Gaza, according to local officials. The Gaza health ministry and healthcare professionals confirmed that more than 60 individuals lost their lives near the Zikim crossing, which marks the border between Gaza and Israel. A nearby field hospital overwhelmed by the aftermath treated over 100 wounded.
The Israeli military reported that its personnel had fired warning shots prior to opening fire, claiming to have acted to eliminate an unspecified "immediate threat." They asserted that the casualty figures provided by Gaza officials did not match their own assessment and that they were still ongoing inquiries regarding the event.
The United Nations World Food Program, which had dispatched a convoy of 25 trucks loaded with essential food supplies, described the scene as chaotic, with civilians anxiously awaiting the much-needed provisions. According to their account, as the convoy approached, the crowd was subjected to gunfire from Israeli tanks and snipers, exacerbating the situation.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with widespread hunger and confusion surrounding the distribution of vital aid. There have been multiple reports of Israeli forces opening fire on large groups of Palestinians trying to access food and other necessary resources. As the conflict continues, humanitarian conditions in the region grow increasingly critical.
In a heartbreaking incident yesterday, Israeli forces reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians who were waiting for humanitarian assistance in northern Gaza, according to local officials. The Gaza health ministry and healthcare professionals confirmed that more than 60 individuals lost their lives near the Zikim crossing, which marks the border between Gaza and Israel. A nearby field hospital overwhelmed by the aftermath treated over 100 wounded.
The Israeli military reported that its personnel had fired warning shots prior to opening fire, claiming to have acted to eliminate an unspecified "immediate threat." They asserted that the casualty figures provided by Gaza officials did not match their own assessment and that they were still ongoing inquiries regarding the event.
The United Nations World Food Program, which had dispatched a convoy of 25 trucks loaded with essential food supplies, described the scene as chaotic, with civilians anxiously awaiting the much-needed provisions. According to their account, as the convoy approached, the crowd was subjected to gunfire from Israeli tanks and snipers, exacerbating the situation.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with widespread hunger and confusion surrounding the distribution of vital aid. There have been multiple reports of Israeli forces opening fire on large groups of Palestinians trying to access food and other necessary resources. As the conflict continues, humanitarian conditions in the region grow increasingly critical.
