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DW
16 hours ago
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Middle East: IDF denies killing Palestinians at aid site – DW – 06/01/2025
Skip next section Israeli army: No evidence of shooting of civilians near aid distribution center 06/01/2025 June 1, 2025 Israeli army: No evidence of shooting of civilians near aid distribution center The Israeliarmy said its initial findings suggest it had not shot civilians, neither at the humanitarian aid distribution center nor in close proximity to it, calling the reports saying it did "false." "In the past several hours, false reports have been spread out with severe accusations against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)," the statement read. "The findings of an initial investigation suggest that the IDF did not shoot civilians while they were near or in close proximity to the humanitarian aid distribution center." Health officials in Gaza said up to 31 people were killed by an IDF shooting.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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Doubt cast on Hamas-run ministry's claim that dozens killed collecting aid sent by Israel
At least 26 Palestinians were reportedly killed and some 175 were wounded as they made their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to officials from the Hamas-run health ministry and witnesses, but Israeli officials dispute these claims. Witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around 1,000 yards away from an aid site run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). A Palestinian journalist told the BBC that thousands of Palestinians had gathered near the aid site near Gaza's southern city of Rafah when Israeli tanks approached and opened fire on the crowd. The Israeli Defense Forces said it is "currently unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire within the Humanitarian Aid distribution site," adding that "the matter is still under review." "It is false and fabricated. All aid was distributed today without incident," the GHF said. "No injuries or fatalities as noted in our daily update sent out earlier. We have heard that these fake reports have been actively fomented by Hamas. They are untrue and fabricated." The GHF has denied previous accounts of chaos and gunfire around its sites, which are in Israeli military zones where independent access is limited. Israel Hostage Deal In Doubt As Hamas Adds Demands, Us Envoy Calls Terms 'Unacceptable' Read On The Fox News App In its statement, the foundation dismissed what it referred to as "false reporting about deaths, mass injuries and chaos." The organization's distribution of aid has been marred by chaos, with multiple witnesses having said Israeli troops fired on crowds near the delivery sites. Before Sunday, at least six people had been killed and more than 50 wounded, according to local health officials. The foundation says the private security contractors guarding its sites have not fired on the crowds. The Israeli military has said it fired warning shots in previous incidents. As thousands of people headed toward the distribution site hours before dawn, Israeli forces ordered them to disperse and return later, witnesses said. When the crowds reached the Flag Roundabout, around 1,000 yards away, at around 3 a.m., the military opened fire, the witnesses said. "There was fire from all directions, from naval warships, from tanks and drones," Amr Abu Teiba, who was in the crowd, said. He said he observed at least 10 bodies with gunshot wounds and several other wounded people, including women. People used carts to carry the victims to the field hospital. Another witness, Ibrahim Abu Saoud, gave a nearly identical account. Abu Saoud said he saw many people with gunshot wounds, including a young man who he said had died at the scene. Mohammed Abu Teaima said he saw Israeli forces open fire and kill his cousin and another woman as they were on their way to the distribution site. He said his cousin was shot in his chest and died at the scene, while many others were wounded, including his brother-in-law. "They opened heavy fire directly towards us," he said. Huckabee Slams French-backed Palestinian Statehood Push At Un, Says Us-israel Are 'Inseparably' Linked Israel and the U.S., which also backs the foundation, say the new aid system seeks to prevent Hamas from taking away aid. Israel has not provided any evidence of systematic diversion and the U.N. denies it has happened. U.N. agencies and major aid groups have refused to work with the new system, arguing that it violates humanitarian principles since it allows Israel to control who receives aid and forces people to relocate to distribution sites. The U.N. system has struggled to bring in aid after Israel recently slightly eased its total blockade of the territory. The groups say Israel's restrictions, the breakdown of law and order and widespread looting make it extremely difficult to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Doubt cast on Hamas-run ministry's claim that dozens killed collecting aid sent by Israel
Fox News
17 hours ago
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Doubt cast on Hamas-run ministry's claim that dozens killed collecting aid sent by Israel
At least 26 Palestinians were reportedly killed and some 175 were wounded as they made their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to officials from the Hamas-run health ministry and witnesses, but Israeli officials dispute these claims. Witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around 1,000 yards away from an aid site run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). A Palestinian journalist told the BBC that thousands of Palestinians had gathered near the aid site near Gaza's southern city of Rafah when Israeli tanks approached and opened fire on the crowd. The Israeli Defense Forces said it is "currently unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire within the Humanitarian Aid distribution site," adding that "the matter is still under review." "It is false and fabricated. All aid was distributed today without incident," the GHF said. "No injuries or fatalities as noted in our daily update sent out earlier. We have heard that these fake reports have been actively fomented by Hamas. They are untrue and fabricated." The GHF has denied previous accounts of chaos and gunfire around its sites, which are in Israeli military zones where independent access is limited. In its statement, the foundation dismissed what it referred to as "false reporting about deaths, mass injuries and chaos." The organization's distribution of aid has been marred by chaos, with multiple witnesses having said Israeli troops fired on crowds near the delivery sites. Before Sunday, at least six people had been killed and more than 50 wounded, according to local health officials. The foundation says the private security contractors guarding its sites have not fired on the crowds. The Israeli military has said it fired warning shots in previous incidents. As thousands of people headed toward the distribution site hours before dawn, Israeli forces ordered them to disperse and return later, witnesses said. When the crowds reached the Flag Roundabout, around 1,000 yards away, at around 3 a.m., the military opened fire, the witnesses said. "There was fire from all directions, from naval warships, from tanks and drones," Amr Abu Teiba, who was in the crowd, said. He said he observed at least 10 bodies with gunshot wounds and several other wounded people, including women. People used carts to carry the victims to the field hospital. Another witness, Ibrahim Abu Saoud, gave a nearly identical account. Abu Saoud said he saw many people with gunshot wounds, including a young man who he said had died at the scene. Mohammed Abu Teaima said he saw Israeli forces open fire and kill his cousin and another woman as they were on their way to the distribution site. He said his cousin was shot in his chest and died at the scene, while many others were wounded, including his brother-in-law. "They opened heavy fire directly towards us," he said. Israel and the U.S., which also backs the foundation, say the new aid system seeks to prevent Hamas from taking away aid. Israel has not provided any evidence of systematic diversion and the U.N. denies it has happened. U.N. agencies and major aid groups have refused to work with the new system, arguing that it violates humanitarian principles since it allows Israel to control who receives aid and forces people to relocate to distribution sites. The U.N. system has struggled to bring in aid after Israel recently slightly eased its total blockade of the territory. The groups say Israel's restrictions, the breakdown of law and order and widespread looting make it extremely difficult to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Fox News
a day ago
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Dozens of Palestinians killed, nearly 200 wounded while on their way to collect aid in Gaza
At least 26 Palestinians were killed and at least 175 were wounded as they made their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and witnesses. Witnesses said Israeli forces fired on crowds around 1,000 yards away from an aid site run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. A Palestinian journalist told the BBC that thousands of Palestinians had gathered near the aid site near Gaza's southern city of Rafah when Israeli tanks approached and opened fire on the crowd. The Israeli Defense Forces said it is "currently unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire within the Humanitarian Aid distribution site," adding that "the matter is still under review." The foundation said in a statement that it delivered 16 truckloads of aid "without incident" early on Sunday. It has denied previous accounts of chaos and gunfire around its sites, which are in Israeli military zones where independent access is limited. In its statement, the foundation dismissed what it referred to as "false reporting about deaths, mass injuries and chaos." The organization's distribution of aid has been marred by chaos, with multiple witnesses having said Israeli troops fired on crowds near the delivery sites. Before Sunday, at least six people had been killed and more than 50 wounded, according to local health officials. The foundation says the private security contractors guarding its sites have not fired on the crowds. The Israeli military has said it fired warning shots in previous incidents. As thousands of people headed toward the distribution site hours before dawn, Israeli forces ordered them to disperse and return later, witnesses said. When the crowds reached the Flag Roundabout, around 1,000 yards away, at around 3 a.m., the military opened fire, the witnesses said. "There was fire from all directions, from naval warships, from tanks and drones," Amr Abu Teiba, who was in the crowd, said. He said he observed at least 10 bodies with gunshot wounds and several other wounded people, including women. People used carts to carry the victims to the field hospital. Another witness, Ibrahim Abu Saoud, gave a nearly identical account. Abu Saoud said he saw many people with gunshot wounds, including a young man who he said had died at the scene. Mohammed Abu Teaima said he saw Israeli forces open fire and kill his cousin and another woman as they were on their way to the distribution site. He said his cousin was shot in his chest and died at the scene, while many others were wounded, including his brother-in-law. "They opened heavy fire directly towards us," he said. Israel and the U.S., which also backs the foundation, say the new aid system seeks to prevent Hamas from taking away aid. Israel has not provided any evidence of systematic diversion and the U.N. denies it has happened. U.N. agencies and major aid groups have refused to work with the new system, arguing that it violates humanitarian principles since it allows Israel to control who receives aid and forces people to relocate to distribution sites. The U.N. system has struggled to bring in aid after Israel recently slightly eased its total blockade of the territory. The groups say Israel's restrictions, the breakdown of law and order and widespread looting make it extremely difficult to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Yemen Online
a day ago
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Israeli Airstrikes Hit Sana'a Airport Again After Houthi Attacks
Sana'a – Israeli fighter jets launched fresh airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Houthi movement. According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the attack targeted key infrastructure used by the Houthis for military operations. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the strike successfully neutralized a Houthi-operated aircraft, which was allegedly used to transport militants involved in terror attacks against Israel. The latest strike follows repeated missile and drone attacks by the Houthis on Israeli territory, prompting swift retaliation from Israeli forces. The Houthis, who have been launching near-daily assaults, claim their attacks are in response to Israel's military actions in Gaza. The situation remains highly volatile, with international organizations voicing concerns about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Yemenia Airlines has announced a suspension of flights from Sana'a International Airport, citing severe damage to the runway and surrounding facilities. Israeli officials maintain that further action will be taken if Houthi attacks persist. Meanwhile, Iran, a known backer of the Houthi movement, has condemned the strikes, warning of potential consequences in the region.
