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'Combat zones': Israel warns Gaza residents to avoid aid routes after 27 killed in shooting near food centres
At least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while waiting for food at an aid centre in Gaza, officials said Tuesday. Israel has since warned residents to avoid roads near such sites, calling them 'combat zones', as it admitted its troops had opened fire during the incident. read more
Nearly 30 killed as Palestinians heading for aid in Gaza come under fire for third straight day. Image: AFP
Israel's military has warned Gaza residents to avoid roads leading to aid distribution centres, calling them 'combat zones', after at least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while waiting for food at US-backed relief points.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said its aid centres would remain closed on Wednesday for 'updates and improvements', and that it was in talks with the Israeli military to strengthen security around the sites. Operations are expected to resume on Thursday.
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Gaza's health ministry said 27 people were killed early Tuesday while waiting for food at a GHF distribution centre. It was the third similar incident in three days.
For the first time, Israel admitted that its forces had opened fire on Palestinians approaching them. The Israeli military said troops fired near the food centre after spotting 'a number of suspects moving towards them.
'The forces fired evasive shots, and after they did not move away, additional shots were fired near the individual suspects who were advancing towards the forces.
'The individuals were moving towards forces in a way that posed a threat to them,' the military said.
This is a developing story.
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