At least 31 Palestinians are killed while heading to a Gaza aid hub, officials and witnesses say
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 31 people were killed and scores were wounded on Sunday as they were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and multiple witnesses. The witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around a kilometer (1,000 yards) away from an aid site run by an Israeli-backed foundation.
The army released a brief statement saying it was 'currently unaware of injuries caused by (Israeli military) fire within the Humanitarian Aid distribution site. The matter is still under review.'
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