Israel justifies Gaza shooting that killed dozens seeking aid
The Israeli army has admitted opening fire on Palestinians near a US-supported aid distribution point in Gaza, saying the group was roughly 500 metres away from the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) site.
According to the military, the individuals 'posed a threat' as they approached Israeli forces, a familiar line often used to justify deadly force against unarmed civilians.
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