At least four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire as they were heading to an aid distribution centre in Gaza, according to health workers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they directed warning shots after issuing a verbal challenge at a group deemed a threat. This is the latest in a series of deadly incidents near aid points set up by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an organization backed by Israel and the US, which has been controversial due to previous killings.
Four killed by gunfire near Gaza aid centre, local health workers say
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At least four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire as they were heading to an aid distribution centre in Gaza, according to health workers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated they directed warning shots after issuing a verbal challenge at a group deemed a threat. This is the latest in a series of deadly incidents near aid points set up by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an organization backed by Israel and the US, which has been controversial due to previous killings.
Trending- 1 Recently: Israel began allowing limited aid into Gaza after a three-month blockade.
- 2 GHF's first week of operation: Several deadly incidents occurred, with over 60 Palestinians killed in the first three days.
- 3 Saturday: Six Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire.
- 4 Sunday: GHF opened three aid distribution sites.
- 5 Before dawn (latest incident): Four Palestinians killed near an aid distribution site close to Rafah.
- Four Palestinians killed
- Ongoing controversy and deadly incidents around aid distribution points
- Increased tensions in the region
- Risk to civilians seeking aid
What: Four Palestinians killed by Israeli fire near an aid distribution center in Gaza, part of ongoing deadly incidents around aid points.
When: Before dawn (latest incident); Sunday (GHF opened sites); 'recently' (Israel allowed limited aid after three-month blockade); 'first week of operation' (GHF controversy); 'first three days' (60+ Palestinians killed); Saturday (six Palestinians killed).
Where: Gaza (near Rafah, central Gaza).
Why: Israeli forces claim they fired warning shots at a group deemed a threat; Palestinians were heading to an aid distribution center to collect food. The broader context is the Israel-Gaza war and the controversial aid distribution methods.
How: Israeli fire (gunfire) resulted in the deaths. The IDF states they issued verbal challenges and warning shots. Aid distribution points, set up by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, have become sites of conflict.