More than 50 Gazans killed by IDF in scramble for food
While the world watches the conflict between Israel and Iran continue to unfold, the number of Palestinians killed while trying to get aid in Gaza has risen dramatically.
Medics in Gaza say at least 59 people were killed this morning while waiting for aid trucks to arrive in the southern city of Khan Younis.
Witnesses say an air strike hit a nearby home, then Israeli forces opened fire with tanks and quadcopters.
And be warned, there are some very distressing pictures in this report.
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Reuters
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Iran arrests 'terrorist team' linked to Israel in a town southwest of Tehran, state media says
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