Influential family clans in Gaza, organized as the National Gathering of Palestinian Clans and Tribes, are now attempting to secure aid convoys from criminal lootings and violence, as food distribution remains chaotic. This initiative follows reports of Israeli soldiers allegedly ordered to shoot at unarmed Palestinians near aid sites, and accusations by Israel that Hamas is stealing aid. Clan members, some armed, escorted a flour shipment, aiming to ensure aid reaches civilians amidst a severe shortage and crumbling police infrastructure.
Family clans try to secure aid convoys in Gaza from criminal lootings
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Influential family clans in Gaza, organized as the National Gathering of Palestinian Clans and Tribes, are now attempting to secure aid convoys from criminal lootings and violence, as food distribution remains chaotic. This initiative follows reports of Israeli soldiers allegedly ordered to shoot at unarmed Palestinians near aid sites, and accusations by Israel that Hamas is stealing aid. Clan members, some armed, escorted a flour shipment, aiming to ensure aid reaches civilians amidst a severe shortage and crumbling police infrastructure.
Trending- 1 Oct. 7, 2023: Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, triggering war
- 2 Since May 27: At least 549 people killed near GHF sites or waiting for UN food trucks
- 3 Wednesday: National Gathering of Palestinian Clans and Tribes helped escort flour shipment
- 4 Wednesday: Video circulated showing masked men on aid trucks
- 5 Thursday: Israeli officials stopped aid from entering northern Gaza for two days
- 6 Thursday: Israeli strike hit Deir el-Balah, targeting Sahm members
- 7 Friday: Israel's Military Advocate General ordered investigation into possible war crimes
- 8 Friday: IDF spokesperson rejected Haaretz accusation
- 9 Friday: Benjamin Netanyahu denied allegations
- Increased security for aid convoys
- Ongoing violence and deaths near aid distribution sites
- Accusations of war crimes against IDF
- Accusations of aid theft against Hamas
- Acute food shortage and famine warning in Gaza
- Displacement of Gaza inhabitants
What: Influential family clans in Gaza are organizing to secure aid convoys from looting and ensure distribution to civilians.
When: Wednesday (clans helped escort flour shipment), Since May 27 (deaths/injuries near aid sites), Friday (Israel's Military Advocate General ordered investigation, IDF statement, Netanyahu statement, Israeli officials stopped aid for two days), Thursday (Israeli strike in Deir el-Balah), Oct. 7, 2023 (Hamas attack triggered war).
Where: Gaza Strip, northern Gaza, Zikim area (western Gaza City), Deir el-Balah (central Gaza city), Israeli-occupied West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan.
Why: To combat widespread looting of aid, ensure aid reaches vulnerable civilians, and address the acute shortage of food and supplies due to the ongoing military campaign and blockades.
How: Clan members, some armed, are escorting aid trucks, controlling crowds, and firing warning shots to deter looters.