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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
At least 21 killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, health ministry says
At least 21 people were killed and 179 people were injured after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution site to the west of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory. In a statement posted to X, the Israel Defense Forces said, "At this stage, there are no known casualties from IDF gunfire" within the site. "The matter is still under investigation," it added. Local witnesses cited by The Associated Press suggested that the shooting occurred around 1,000 yards from the aid site, which is run by the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. In a Sunday morning statement issued before the latest report of shooting emerged, the GHF said aid "was again distributed today without incident." MORE: Humanitarian groups, UN heavily criticize new aid distribution plan in Gaza This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. At least 21 killed by Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid site, health ministry says originally appeared on
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
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- Khaleej Times
Israeli gunfire kills 10, injures over 100 near aid site in Gaza
Gaza rescuers said Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded more than 100 early Sunday as thousands of people headed towards a US-backed aid distribution site. "At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others... were wounded due to gunfire from Israeli vehicles towards thousands of citizens" approaching the US aid site west of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP. The dead and wounded were transferred to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, he said. More than 18 months into the war in Gaza, Israel has come under increasing international criticism over the dire humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory, where the United Nations has warned the entire population was at risk of famine. Aid is only trickling in after the partial lifting by Israel of a more than two-month total blockade, and the UN reported looting of its trucks and warehouses last month. The UN's World Food Programme has called on Israel "to get far greater volumes of food assistance into Gaza faster", saying desperation was "contributing to rising insecurity". The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is administered by contracted US security with support from Israeli troops, began distributing food in the Gaza Strip on May 26. The UN and other major aid groups have refused to cooperate with the organisation, saying it violated basic humanitarian principles, and appeared crafted to cater to Israeli military objectives. Officially a private effort, GHF said it had distributed 2.1 million meals as of Friday.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Gaza rescuers say Israeli gunfire kills 10, wounds over 100 near aid site
GAZA CITY, June 1 — Gaza rescuers said Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded more than 100 early today as thousands of people headed towards a US-backed aid distribution site. 'At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others... were wounded due to gunfire from Israeli vehicles towards thousands of citizens' approaching the US aid site west of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP. The dead and wounded were transferred to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, he said. More than 18 months into the war in Gaza, Israel has come under increasing international criticism over the dire humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory, where the United Nations has warned the entire population was at risk of famine. Aid is only trickling in after the partial lifting by Israel of a more than two-month total blockade, and the UN reported looting of its trucks and warehouses last month. The UN's World Food Programme has called on Israel 'to get far greater volumes of food assistance into Gaza faster', saying desperation was 'contributing to rising insecurity'. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is administered by contracted US security with support from Israeli troops, began distributing food in the Gaza Strip on May 26. The UN and other major aid groups have refused to cooperate with the organisation, saying it violated basic humanitarian principles, and appeared crafted to cater to Israeli military objectives. Officially a private effort, GHF said it had distributed 2.1 million meals as of Friday. — AFP
Al Arabiya
5 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Israeli gunfire kills 10, wounds over 100 near aid point, Gaza rescuers say
Gaza rescuers said Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded more than 100 early Sunday as thousands of people headed towards a US-backed aid distribution site. 'At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others... were wounded due to gunfire from Israeli vehicles towards thousands of citizens' approaching a US aid site west of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP.
Arab News
5 days ago
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- Arab News
Gaza rescuers say Israeli gunfire kills 10, wounds over 100 near aid
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Gaza rescuers said Israeli gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded more than 100 early Sunday as thousands of people headed toward a US-backed aid distribution site. 'At least 10 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 others... were wounded due to gunfire from Israeli vehicles toward thousands of citizens' approaching a US aid site west of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal said.
