A tragic incident unfolded in Gaza on Sunday, when the civil defense agency reported that Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians gathering humanitarian aid. In this shocking event, 93 people lost their lives across several locations in Gaza.
Reports indicate that 80 victims were killed as truckloads of aid arrived in the north, while an additional 9 were shot near an aid point close to Rafah in the south – an area already reeling from fresh losses just 24 hours earlier. Another 4 lost their lives near an aid site in Khan Yunis, as confirmed by the civil defense spokesman.
The UN World Food Programme revealed that its 25-truck convoy carrying food aid encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians near Gaza City, only to come under heavy gunfire shortly after crossing checkpoints. ⚠️ While the civil defense agency confirmed the death toll, Israel's military maintained that its warning shots were intended to neutralize an immediate threat.
This heartbreaking incident deepens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, adding to earlier reports of nearly 800 aid-seeker casualties since late May and close to 995 deaths recorded by local health authorities. This real-life saga, far removed from any blockbuster scene, underscores the urgent need for safe access to humanitarian aid. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation continues to unfold. 😢
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Gazan civil defense agency says Israeli fire kills 93 aid seekers
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