In a heartbreaking development, Gaza's civil defense agency reported that 93 Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid were killed by Israeli fire on Sunday. Amid truckloads of aid arriving in the north, gunfire claimed the lives of 80 people, while 9 near an aid point close to Rafah and 4 at a site in Khan Yunis lost their lives.
The UN World Food Programme stated that a convoy of 25 trucks carrying food aid encountered massive crowds near Gaza City, which soon came under gunfire. This tragic incident adds to mounting concerns, with previous reports indicating nearly 800 aid-seekers had been killed since late May and overall casualties approaching 995.
Israeli forces disputed the death toll, saying that soldiers fired warning shots to counter an immediate threat posed by the gathering crowds. Regardless, the loss of life highlights the intense challenges faced by civilians in these volatile conditions. 😢
The situation underscores an urgent need for peaceful resolutions and secure access to humanitarian assistance. Stay tuned as further updates develop in this dynamic crisis.
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Gazan civil defense agency says Israeli fire kills 93 aid seekers
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