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Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'Massacre' kills 51 Palestinians waiting for food at controversial aid point
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Eye witnesses describe a 'massacre' after 51 people were killed inside Gaza as they were waiting to get food via a controversial new distribution network system More than 50 Palestinians were killed in Gaza this morning as Israelis opened fire near a food aid distribution point. Eye witnesses described it as 'a massacre'. The attack in the city of Khan Younis left at least 200 others wounded - 21 are in hospital in a critical condition. It's the latest in a series of incidents as Palestinians try to get food via a controversial new distribution system by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation It happened as aid seekers gathered at points leading to a recently established point for the GHF. Witnesses said they had gone to collect food but were met with live ammunition and drone attacks without warning. Survivor Saeed Abu Liba, 38, said: 'Tens of thousands of hungry civilians gathered for the aid. Two Israeli shells were dropped in the middle of the crowd. Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed, and no one could help or save lives.' Yousef Nofal said he saw many people motionless and bleeding on the ground after Israeli forces opened fire. He said: 'It was a massacre' claiming soldiers continued firing on people as they fled from the area. Mohammed Abu Qeshfa said he heard a loud explosion followed by heavy gunfire and tank shelling. He said: "I survived by a miracle." The dead and wounded were taken to the city's Nasser Hospital, which confirmed the toll. Samaher Meqdad was at the hospital looking for her two brothers and a nephew who had been in the crowd. "We don't want flour. We don't want food. We don't want anything," she said. "Why did they fire at the young people? Why? Aren't we human beings?" The Gaza Civil Defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said: 'Israeli drones fired at the citizens. 'Some minutes later, Israeli tanks fired several shells at the citizens, which led to a large number of martyrs and wounded.' Dr Mohammed Saqer, head of nursing at Nasser hospital, said nearly 700 casualties had been treated in hospitals. The doctor described the situation as a 'mass casualty' incident that occurred when 'tanks attacked the people who were waiting for food and humanitarian aid' Dr Saqer said: "Most of the cases are in serious conditions due to the tanks' missiles and now the situation at Nasser medical complex is out of control. "We can't deal with such a high number of cases, so we asked the hospitals around Khan Younis city to support us and send ambulances to transfer cases to those hospitals. Until now, we are suffering a lot due to lack of medical supplies and instruments in addition to the lack of medical and nursing staff. "We are trying to control the situation but now we can't do anything more because the situation is really horrible and out of our control."
Morocco World
12 hours ago
- Health
- Morocco World
Israel Kills 51 in Attack on Aid Seekers in Khan Younis, Gaza
Rabat – At least 51 Palestinians have been killed and more than 200 wounded after Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) mercilessly attacked people waiting for food aid in the ongoing genocidal war targeting Gaza, including Khan Younis. According to Gaza health officials, the attack happened near the al-Tahlia Roundabout, where thousands of hungry Palestinians had gathered to collect flour and other basic supplies. The aid was being distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an organization backed by the United States and Israel, operating in areas controlled by Israeli forces. The Gaza Health Ministry said emergency rooms, intensive care units, and operating rooms at Nasser Medical Complex are overwhelmed with casualties. 'Tens of thousands of hungry civilians gathered for the aid. Two Israeli shells were dropped in the middle of the crowd,' survivor Saeed Abu Liba told Al Jazeera. 'Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed, and no one could help or save lives,' he added. Gaza Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal said Israeli drones and tanks deliberately targeted the crowd. 'Israeli drones fired at the citizens. Some minutes later, Israeli tanks fired several shells at the citizens, which led to a large number of martyrs and wounded,' he said. At least 21 of the 200 wounded are in critical condition, according to the Health Ministry. The attack was not the only one on aid seekers today. In another genocidal attack near the Netzarim Corridor, also at a GHF distribution site, one person was killed and 60 others were wounded. Al Jazeera reporter Tareq Abu Azzoum described the area as a 'death trap.' The GHF's aid sites have been criticized by rights groups and local families, who say they are too close to Israeli-controlled zones and lack safety. Critics have called them 'human slaughterhouses.' Meanwhile, the situation in Gaza continues to worsen, with severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Aid groups say people are growing more desperate as the Israeli genocidal war drags on.
Express Tribune
14 hours ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
Massacre in Gaza: Israeli gunfire kills 51, wounds over 200 at aid point
Listen to article At least 51 people were killed, and over 200 were wounded when Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd of civilians gathered for food aid in southern Gaza. The attack, which occurred near a distribution site for flour, has been described as a "massacre" by survivors and witnesses. Saeed Abu Liba, 38, a survivor of the attack, told Al Jazeera: 'Tens of thousands of hungry civilians gathered for the aid. Two Israeli shells were dropped in the middle of the crowd. Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed, and no one could help or save lives.' Another witness, Yousef Nofal, recalled the scene: "It was a massacre," he said, describing how many people were lying motionless and bleeding on the ground. Israeli soldiers reportedly continued firing as people tried to flee the area. Witnesses also reported hearing loud explosions and gunfire. Mohammed Abu Qeshfa, another survivor, said he survived by a miracle after hearing tank shelling followed by heavy gunfire. Read: Israeli strikes kill 41 in Gaza, including five near aid sites Gaza Civil Defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal confirmed the attack, saying more than 200 people were wounded. He added that Israeli drones first targeted the crowd, followed by tank shelling that resulted in mass casualties. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, many of the injured are in critical condition and have been rushed to Nasser Medical Complex. The emergency services at the hospital are overwhelmed, with intensive care units and operating rooms crowded with casualties. "The emergency rooms, intensive care units, and operating theatres at Nasser Hospital are severely overcrowded due to the large number of casualties," the ministry said in a statement. Medical teams are struggling with limited supplies of essential medications and equipment, further complicating the situation. Medics on the ground fear the death toll may rise, as many of the injured are in critical condition. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran continued their exchanges of attacks for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform, urging Iranians to evacuate Tehran. He blamed the country's refusal to sign a deal to limit its nuclear weapons development, stating it was a "shame" and a "waste of human life." Trump reiterated his stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions, saying, "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," adding that his previous warnings had been ignored. He also announced plans to convene the National Security Council, according to Fox News. Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated to their most intense level recently. On June 13, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, targeting key Iranian military leaders, nuclear facilities, and ballistic missile sites. Read more: Iran calls on Trump to push for ceasefire as Israel claims 'path to victory' The strikes killed dozens, including top military commanders and prominent nuclear scientists, according to Reuters. Since the Israeli attack, both countries have exchanged retaliatory blows. Iran reports over 220 deaths, mostly civilians, while Israel claims 24 of its civilians have been killed. The ongoing tensions between Israel, the US, and Iran are driven by Tehran's nuclear programme. While Israel and Western nations press Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons development, Iran insists its nuclear pursuits are for peaceful purposes, consistent with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). This discrepancy fuels regional instability, particularly as Israel is believed to possess nuclear weapons despite not being a signatory to the NPT. Critics draw parallels to the Iraq War, where Saddam Hussein's alleged weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) were used to justify military intervention, raising concerns about the Western narrative on Iran's nuclear programme. Israel's war on Gaza The death toll from Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza has surpassed 55,000, with over 128,000 Palestinians injured since October 2023, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The Israeli military resumed its offensive in March, resulting in 5,139 deaths and nearly 17,000 injuries since then. This escalation shattered a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal that had briefly held in January. Read more: Israeli kills 27 Palestinians in Gaza as toll crosses 55,200 deaths International legal bodies have taken action against Israel's actions, with the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes. Furthermore, Israel faces charges of genocide at the International Court of Justice for its campaign in Gaza. Despite mounting international condemnation, Israel's military actions in Gaza continue unabated, with the humanitarian crisis deepening each day.
