Palestinians allege that Israeli forces and allied local gunmen fired upon a crowd heading to an Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution center in the Gaza Strip early Monday, resulting in six deaths and over 99 injuries. Witnesses claim the gunmen were allied with the Israeli military and retreated into a military zone. This incident is the latest in a series of shootings near aid sites, which have killed at least 127 people since a new food distribution system was rolled out. The UN and major aid groups reject this system, while experts warn of famine risk due to Israel's blockade.
Israel and its allies fired on crowd near Gaza aid site, Palestinians say
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Palestinians allege that Israeli forces and allied local gunmen fired upon a crowd heading to an Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution center in the Gaza Strip early Monday, resulting in six deaths and over 99 injuries. Witnesses claim the gunmen were allied with the Israeli military and retreated into a military zone. This incident is the latest in a series of shootings near aid sites, which have killed at least 127 people since a new food distribution system was rolled out. The UN and major aid groups reject this system, while experts warn of famine risk due to Israel's blockade.
Trending- 1 Last month: New food distribution system rolled out in Gaza.
- 2 Last week: GHF paused delivery at its three distribution sites.
- 3 Early Monday, June 9, 2025: Shooting incident near Rafah aid site.
- 4 Monday, June 9, 2025: GHF closed the Rafah site.
- Six people killed and over 99 wounded.
- Increased tensions and violence around aid distribution.
- GHF paused delivery at its three distribution sites and closed the Rafah site due to 'chaos of the crowds'.
- Continued risk of famine in Gaza.
What: Palestinians allege that Israeli forces and allied local gunmen fired toward a crowd heading to an Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution center in the Gaza Strip. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported six people killed and over 99 wounded. Witnesses described the gunmen as allied with the Israeli military, operating near troops, and retreating into an Israeli military zone after the crowd threw stones. This is part of a pattern of shootings near aid sites, which have resulted in at least 127 deaths and hundreds of injuries since a new food distribution system was implemented.
When: Early Monday, June 9, 2025. The new food distribution system was rolled out 'last month.' The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) paused deliveries last week and closed the Rafah site on Monday.
Where: Near a food distribution center in the Gaza Strip, specifically at a roundabout about a kilometer from the aid site in Rafah. Casualties were treated at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
Why: The incident occurred as people were attempting to access food aid. Palestinians accuse Israeli forces and allied gunmen of firing directly at the crowd. The Israeli military has previously stated they fired warning shots at people approaching military zones near aid centers. The new food distribution system, supported by Israel and the U.S., is designed to circumvent Hamas but is rejected by the UN and major aid groups. Israel's blockade and military campaign have put Gaza at risk of famine, increasing desperation for aid.
How: According to Palestinian witnesses, gunfire broke out from the 'dangerous zone' where Israeli troops and their allies are stationed. Men from a local militia (Popular Forces led by Yasser Abu Shabab) attempted to organize crowds, and when people pushed forward, gunmen opened fire. People then hurled stones, causing the gunmen to withdraw.