Dozens killed in Gaza after trying to receive aid at distribution site for a third day in a row
For a third consecutive day, Palestinians came under fire while trying to receive aid from a distribution site in Gaza. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health and Nasser hospital, at least 27 people were killed so far and dozens injured on June 3.
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