More than 50 Palestinians were killed and over 200 injured after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in southern Gaza, according to local sources and rescue teams.
The incident occurred near Khan Younis, where large crowds had gathered in hopes of receiving flour and other essentials from a World Food Programme site. Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli drones launched missiles, followed by tank shelling from a nearby position, causing significant casualties.
The civil defense service in Gaza, operated by Hamas, confirmed the number of deaths and blamed Israeli troops for targeting the crowd. The Israeli military has stated it is currently investigating the reports.
This tragic event is the latest in a series of fatal incidents tied to humanitarian aid efforts in the region, where most recent casualties have stemmed from violence around food distribution rather than direct military confrontations.
