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Two killed as Israeli forces fire on aid seekers north of Gaza City

Two killed as Israeli forces fire on aid seekers north of Gaza City

Middle East Eye6 days ago
An emergency medical official in Gaza told Al Jazeera Arabic that Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians attempting to reach aid north of Gaza City, killing two and wounding several others.
The incident is the latest in a string of deadly attacks targeting desperate civilians searching for food and humanitarian relief amid Israel's ongoing siege.
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Former US soldier tells BBC Israeli troops fired on civilians seeking aid

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