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Perth Now
7 hours ago
- Perth Now
Crush at Gaza food hub kills 20 as crowd panics
Twenty Palestinians have been killed at a food distribution centre run by an Israeli-backed American organisation in the Gaza Strip, mostly from being trampled. They were the first deaths reported at one of the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) sites, although hundreds have been killed by Israeli forces on the roads leading to them, according to witnesses and health officials. Gaza's Health Ministry and witnesses said GHF workers used tear gas against the crowd outside one of its food distribution hubs, causing a panic. The ministry said that it was the first time people have been killed by a stampede at the aid sites. Some witnesses said the crowd panicked after receiving messages that no aid would be distributed or would only be distributed later. "They used stun grenades and pepper spray against us. They had aid inside, but they intentionally did not distribute it to let people crowd outside," said Abdullah Aleyat, who was at the GHF site on Wednesday morning. Omar Al-Najjar, a resident of the nearby city of Rafah, said people were gasping for air, possibly from tear gas. The injuries were "not from gunfire, but from people clustering and pushing against each other," Al-Najjar said. The UN human rights office and Gaza's Health Ministry said that 875 Palestinians in the enclave have been killed while seeking food since May, with 674 of those in the vicinity of aid distribution sites run by GHF. Israeli strikes across Gaza on Wednesday killed at least 54 others, including 14 children, according to hospital officials. Meanwhile in Syria, government officials and leaders in the Druze religious minority announced a renewed ceasefire late on Wednesday after days of clashes that have threatened to unravel the country's postwar political transition and drawn escalated military intervention from neighbouring Israel. UNICEF says the world has failed Gaza's children with more than 17,000 killed and 33,000 wounded in the ongoing war. UNICEF's executive director Catherine Russell told the UN Security Council the territory's one million children have faced immense suffering. An average of 28 children die daily in Gaza, "a whole classroom of children killed every day for nearly two years", she said. Malnutrition has surged, with nearly 6000 children acutely malnourished in June, a 180 per cent increase since February, she said. UNICEF warns these children will face lifelong impacts. Food supplies are running out and civilians are being shot while seeking something to eat, Undersecretary-General Tom Fletcher said. "Civilians are exposed to death and injury, forcible displacement, stripped of dignity," he told the UN Security Council, emphasising Israel's obligation under the Geneva Conventions to provide food and medical aid as the occupying power in Gaza. He also challenged the council to consider whether Israel's rules of engagement incorporate all the precautions to avoid and minimise civilian casualties. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric also described people being severely injured at the US-run GHF sites. He told reporters the UN Population Fund that reports of domestic violence, sexual exploitation and abuse were on the rise and "pregnant women are delivering their babies in the dark, with no electricity or no skilled care to address potential complications". Additionally, a survey by one of the UN's partners found that more than 80 per cent of people with disabilities have lost wheelchairs, hearing aids, walkers and many other devices during the war in Gaza, Dujarric said. Meanwhile, a key governing partner of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is quitting the government, leaving him with a minority in parliament. The Shas ultra-Orthodox party said it was leaving over disagreements surrounding a proposed law meant to grant wide military draft exemptions to its constituents. A second ultra-Orthodox party quit earlier this week over the same issue. The political turmoil comes as Israel and Hamas are negotiating on a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza.
Mercury
8 hours ago
- Mercury
Tradie's warning after gruesome find in Melbourne home
An Aussie plumber is urging homeowners and renters to get on top of dampness this winter, after discovering some truly gruesome fungal growths inside a Melbourne property. Michael Schulze, owner of leak detection company 1300FINDLEAK, was called to a Brunswick home this week where he found not one, but two fist-sized clusters of mushrooms thriving in the lounge area. The culprit? A long-term, unattended leak from the bath. 'It was very, very wet. On a scale from 1 to 10, it was a 10 for sure,' Schulze told Yahoo News Australia. 'It's not pleasant at all.' MORE NEWS The shocking secret landlords are ignoring Wild reason Aussies mobbed rural ghost town Popular Bunnings plant sparks urgent warning Schulze explained that litres of stagnant water had built up under the bath, causing dampness to spread through the walls and across the property. The result: mushrooms, and the release of potentially toxic spores into the air. 'The tenants didn't seem fussed about it, but most people don't really know the dangers of breathing in mould and being around damp areas. You can get really sick,' he warned. The health risks of indoor mushrooms Mushrooms aren't just a sign of extreme dampness, which can lead to structural damage. They also pose a significant health risk. According to Health Victoria, inhaling mushroom spores can cause respiratory issues and allergic reactions. MORE NEWS: Aussie dad's startling 26kg find Exposure to mycotoxins can even lead to nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Schulze knows this first-hand, having suffered a prolonged illness last year before discovering mould growing under his bed. 'I was just getting sick all the time,' he said. How to avoid a fungal invasion So, how do you prevent mushrooms from turning your home into a fungal paradise? Schulze says there are telltale signs of water build-up to watch out for. 'First signs to look out for would be bubbling paint or discolouration of paint,' he explained. Mould, especially black mould, is another clear indicator. And if mushrooms appear, the situation has likely reached a critical point. 'There's a lot of people out there with leaks, but when people have them, they don't seem to get a leak detector… They just call a plumber… But we look at leaks all day every day.'
The Advertiser
20 hours ago
- The Advertiser
Crush at Gaza aid distribution site kills at least 20
Twenty Palestinians have been killed in the crush of a crowd at a food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organisation in the Gaza Strip, the group says, the first time it has acknowledged deadly violence at its operations. The deaths came as Israeli strikes killed 41 others, including 11 children, according to hospital officials. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) accused the Hamas militant group of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, though it provided no evidence to support the claim. It said on Wednesday that 19 people were trampled in a stampede and one person was fatally stabbed at a hub in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. Gaza's health ministry and witnesses said GHF workers used tear gas against the crowd, inciting a panic. The ministry said it was the first time people have been killed by a stampede at the aid sites. It was also the first time that GHF has confirmed deaths at one of its distribution sites, although Palestinian witnesses, health officials and UN agencies say hundreds of people have been killed while heading to the hubs to get food. Some witnesses said the crowd panicked after receiving messages that no aid would be distributed or would only be distributed later. Others said people became trapped while attempting to move through a turnstile system, which creates a bottleneck. The aid sites are inside Israeli military zones protected by private American contractors. Israel troops surround the sites, but the army says they are not in the immediate vicinity. The United Nations human rights office and Gaza's Health Ministry said on Tuesday that 875 Palestinians in the enclave have been killed while seeking food since May, with 674 of those in the vicinity of aid distribution sites run by GHF. The ministry and witnesses say most of the deaths have come from Israeli gunfire. The Israeli army says it fires warning shots and only uses live fire if crowds threaten its soldiers. GHF, an American organisation registered in Delaware, was established in February to distribute aid during the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes killed 22 people in Gaza City, including 11 children and three women, and 19 others in Khan Younis. The Israeli military said it has struck more than 120 targets in the past 24 hours across the Gaza Strip, including Hamas military infrastructure of tunnels and weapons storage facilities. Israel blames Hamas for the civilian deaths because the group often operates in residential areas. Also on Wednesday, the Israeli military announced the opening of a new corridor - the fourth - that bisects Khan Younis, where Israeli troops have seized land in what they said is a pressure tactic against Hamas. Negotiations in the Qatari capital between Israel and Hamas are at a standstill after 21 months of war, which began with the militants' cross-border attack on October 7, 2023. That day, militants killed some 1200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting 251 people, most of whom have since been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Fifty hostages are still being held, less than half of them believed to be alive. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 58,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry, which has said women and children make up more than half of the dead. Twenty Palestinians have been killed in the crush of a crowd at a food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organisation in the Gaza Strip, the group says, the first time it has acknowledged deadly violence at its operations. The deaths came as Israeli strikes killed 41 others, including 11 children, according to hospital officials. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) accused the Hamas militant group of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, though it provided no evidence to support the claim. It said on Wednesday that 19 people were trampled in a stampede and one person was fatally stabbed at a hub in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. Gaza's health ministry and witnesses said GHF workers used tear gas against the crowd, inciting a panic. The ministry said it was the first time people have been killed by a stampede at the aid sites. It was also the first time that GHF has confirmed deaths at one of its distribution sites, although Palestinian witnesses, health officials and UN agencies say hundreds of people have been killed while heading to the hubs to get food. Some witnesses said the crowd panicked after receiving messages that no aid would be distributed or would only be distributed later. Others said people became trapped while attempting to move through a turnstile system, which creates a bottleneck. The aid sites are inside Israeli military zones protected by private American contractors. Israel troops surround the sites, but the army says they are not in the immediate vicinity. The United Nations human rights office and Gaza's Health Ministry said on Tuesday that 875 Palestinians in the enclave have been killed while seeking food since May, with 674 of those in the vicinity of aid distribution sites run by GHF. The ministry and witnesses say most of the deaths have come from Israeli gunfire. The Israeli army says it fires warning shots and only uses live fire if crowds threaten its soldiers. GHF, an American organisation registered in Delaware, was established in February to distribute aid during the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes killed 22 people in Gaza City, including 11 children and three women, and 19 others in Khan Younis. The Israeli military said it has struck more than 120 targets in the past 24 hours across the Gaza Strip, including Hamas military infrastructure of tunnels and weapons storage facilities. Israel blames Hamas for the civilian deaths because the group often operates in residential areas. Also on Wednesday, the Israeli military announced the opening of a new corridor - the fourth - that bisects Khan Younis, where Israeli troops have seized land in what they said is a pressure tactic against Hamas. Negotiations in the Qatari capital between Israel and Hamas are at a standstill after 21 months of war, which began with the militants' cross-border attack on October 7, 2023. That day, militants killed some 1200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting 251 people, most of whom have since been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Fifty hostages are still being held, less than half of them believed to be alive. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 58,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry, which has said women and children make up more than half of the dead. Twenty Palestinians have been killed in the crush of a crowd at a food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organisation in the Gaza Strip, the group says, the first time it has acknowledged deadly violence at its operations. The deaths came as Israeli strikes killed 41 others, including 11 children, according to hospital officials. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) accused the Hamas militant group of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, though it provided no evidence to support the claim. It said on Wednesday that 19 people were trampled in a stampede and one person was fatally stabbed at a hub in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. Gaza's health ministry and witnesses said GHF workers used tear gas against the crowd, inciting a panic. The ministry said it was the first time people have been killed by a stampede at the aid sites. It was also the first time that GHF has confirmed deaths at one of its distribution sites, although Palestinian witnesses, health officials and UN agencies say hundreds of people have been killed while heading to the hubs to get food. Some witnesses said the crowd panicked after receiving messages that no aid would be distributed or would only be distributed later. Others said people became trapped while attempting to move through a turnstile system, which creates a bottleneck. The aid sites are inside Israeli military zones protected by private American contractors. Israel troops surround the sites, but the army says they are not in the immediate vicinity. The United Nations human rights office and Gaza's Health Ministry said on Tuesday that 875 Palestinians in the enclave have been killed while seeking food since May, with 674 of those in the vicinity of aid distribution sites run by GHF. The ministry and witnesses say most of the deaths have come from Israeli gunfire. The Israeli army says it fires warning shots and only uses live fire if crowds threaten its soldiers. GHF, an American organisation registered in Delaware, was established in February to distribute aid during the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes killed 22 people in Gaza City, including 11 children and three women, and 19 others in Khan Younis. The Israeli military said it has struck more than 120 targets in the past 24 hours across the Gaza Strip, including Hamas military infrastructure of tunnels and weapons storage facilities. Israel blames Hamas for the civilian deaths because the group often operates in residential areas. Also on Wednesday, the Israeli military announced the opening of a new corridor - the fourth - that bisects Khan Younis, where Israeli troops have seized land in what they said is a pressure tactic against Hamas. Negotiations in the Qatari capital between Israel and Hamas are at a standstill after 21 months of war, which began with the militants' cross-border attack on October 7, 2023. That day, militants killed some 1200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting 251 people, most of whom have since been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Fifty hostages are still being held, less than half of them believed to be alive. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 58,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry, which has said women and children make up more than half of the dead. Twenty Palestinians have been killed in the crush of a crowd at a food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organisation in the Gaza Strip, the group says, the first time it has acknowledged deadly violence at its operations. The deaths came as Israeli strikes killed 41 others, including 11 children, according to hospital officials. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) accused the Hamas militant group of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, though it provided no evidence to support the claim. It said on Wednesday that 19 people were trampled in a stampede and one person was fatally stabbed at a hub in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. Gaza's health ministry and witnesses said GHF workers used tear gas against the crowd, inciting a panic. The ministry said it was the first time people have been killed by a stampede at the aid sites. It was also the first time that GHF has confirmed deaths at one of its distribution sites, although Palestinian witnesses, health officials and UN agencies say hundreds of people have been killed while heading to the hubs to get food. Some witnesses said the crowd panicked after receiving messages that no aid would be distributed or would only be distributed later. Others said people became trapped while attempting to move through a turnstile system, which creates a bottleneck. The aid sites are inside Israeli military zones protected by private American contractors. Israel troops surround the sites, but the army says they are not in the immediate vicinity. The United Nations human rights office and Gaza's Health Ministry said on Tuesday that 875 Palestinians in the enclave have been killed while seeking food since May, with 674 of those in the vicinity of aid distribution sites run by GHF. The ministry and witnesses say most of the deaths have come from Israeli gunfire. The Israeli army says it fires warning shots and only uses live fire if crowds threaten its soldiers. GHF, an American organisation registered in Delaware, was established in February to distribute aid during the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes killed 22 people in Gaza City, including 11 children and three women, and 19 others in Khan Younis. The Israeli military said it has struck more than 120 targets in the past 24 hours across the Gaza Strip, including Hamas military infrastructure of tunnels and weapons storage facilities. Israel blames Hamas for the civilian deaths because the group often operates in residential areas. Also on Wednesday, the Israeli military announced the opening of a new corridor - the fourth - that bisects Khan Younis, where Israeli troops have seized land in what they said is a pressure tactic against Hamas. Negotiations in the Qatari capital between Israel and Hamas are at a standstill after 21 months of war, which began with the militants' cross-border attack on October 7, 2023. That day, militants killed some 1200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting 251 people, most of whom have since been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Fifty hostages are still being held, less than half of them believed to be alive. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 58,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry, which has said women and children make up more than half of the dead.
