A recent attack in Rafah led to the deaths of at least 15 Palestinians near an aid distribution point, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst ongoing military actions.
15 Palestinians Killed as Israeli Forces Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Center
15 Palestinians Killed as Israeli Forces Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Center
Violence erupts in Rafah as aid efforts clash with military actions.
At least 15 people were killed in Rafah, Gaza, when Israeli tank shelling and gunfire erupted near a humanitarian aid center. Eyewitness accounts indicate that thousands had gathered at the US-funded distribution site when Israeli tanks opened fire on the crowd, according to local journalists and medical workers. Mohammed Ghareeb, a journalist in Rafah, reported that the crowd amassed around the Al-Alam roundabout early in the morning, with many seeking food assistance due to severe shortages. Witnesses shared alarming videos showing the transportation of victims, unable to be accessed by rescue teams, to a Red Cross field hospital using donkey carts.
A doctor at the facility confirmed the arrival of 15 deceased individuals and about 50 others with injuries, as efforts were ongoing to transfer more victims to Nasser Hospital. The numbers varied with civil defense officials claiming over 100 others were injured in the violent encounter. The growing chaos illustrates the desperate humanitarian crisis in the region, where access to aid has been severely limited by military actions.
Compounding the situation, crowds recently stormed aid trucks amidst acute food shortages, according to the World Food Programme. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a new US and Israeli-backed initiative, stated they provided two million meals this week, a claim that remains unverified. Ongoing US negotiations aim for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, though recent exchanges indicate a lack of progress on critical demands regarding hostages and humanitarian access. The complexity of these negotiations, along with escalating violence, raises troubling questions about the future of humanitarian support in Gaza.
A doctor at the facility confirmed the arrival of 15 deceased individuals and about 50 others with injuries, as efforts were ongoing to transfer more victims to Nasser Hospital. The numbers varied with civil defense officials claiming over 100 others were injured in the violent encounter. The growing chaos illustrates the desperate humanitarian crisis in the region, where access to aid has been severely limited by military actions.
Compounding the situation, crowds recently stormed aid trucks amidst acute food shortages, according to the World Food Programme. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a new US and Israeli-backed initiative, stated they provided two million meals this week, a claim that remains unverified. Ongoing US negotiations aim for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, though recent exchanges indicate a lack of progress on critical demands regarding hostages and humanitarian access. The complexity of these negotiations, along with escalating violence, raises troubling questions about the future of humanitarian support in Gaza.
