Yesterday, at least 31 Palestinians were killed and over 170 wounded near an aid distribution site in Rafah, southern Gaza, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The incident occurred as large crowds gathered to receive food assistance from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an Israeli-backed organization. Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli forces opened fire on the crowd, allegedly using tanks and drones. The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed receiving 179 casualties at its Rafah field hospital, marking the highest number of weapon-related injuries in a single incident since its establishment.
The Israeli military denied intentionally targeting civilians, stating that warning shots were fired at perceived threats. The GHF also refuted claims of any incident occurring at the aid site, labeling the reports as “false and fabricated.”
This tragic event has intensified scrutiny over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where aid distribution has been marred by chaos and allegations of mismanagement. The United Nations and various humanitarian organizations have criticized the current aid system for being insufficient and for potentially being used to control access to food amid a worsening hunger crisis.
The incident comes amid ongoing conflict and stalled ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, further complicating efforts to address the humanitarian needs of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.(The Guardian)
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