The Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza has reported 24 fatalities as a result of alleged Israeli fire near an aid distribution center.
Gaza Hospital Reports 24 Deaths Amid Aid Distribution Chaos
Gaza Hospital Reports 24 Deaths Amid Aid Distribution Chaos
Witnesses accuse IDF of opening fire near a humanitarian site, complicating the already dire aid situation in the region.
The Nasser hospital, located in southern Gaza, has reported that 24 people were killed in the vicinity of an aid distribution site, a claim that has ignited further tensions in the region. Eyewitnesses present during the tragic incident on Saturday stated that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) opened fire as Palestinians gathered to access food supplies. In response, the IDF claimed there were "no known injured individuals" due to IDF fire in that area, asserting that warning shots were fired to disperse crowds perceived as a threat, although these assertions remain unverified.
Footage obtained shows body bags in the courtyard of the Nasser hospital, surrounded by medical personnel and individuals covered in blood. Witness accounts describe a harrowing scene with targeted gunfire lasting several minutes, while a paramedic accused Israeli soldiers of cold-blooded killings. Reports from Reuters indicate witnesses detailing injuries inflicted to individuals struck in the head and torso.
The Gaza Strip has seen a disturbing frequency of deaths during food-seeking efforts, exacerbated by a strict blockade Israel reinstated in March, later resuming military actions against Hamas, which had led to a collapse of a temporary ceasefire. Though the blockade was mildly eased in late May amid warnings of impending famine, critical shortages of food, medicine, and fuel persist.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, reported a concerning rise in malnourished children across Gaza, with the number of cases increasing daily. Several aid distribution measures have been initialized by Israel and the US, aiming to circumvent Hamas’ potential theft of humanitarian supplies. Information released by the UN human rights office revealed that there have been 798 documented deaths related to aid provision, with over 600 fatalities occurring near sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a new initiative established to facilitate aid deliveries.
The IDF acknowledged civilian casualties and mentioned efforts to mitigate conflicts between military operations and the local population. However, the GHF disputed figures published by the UN, claiming they were misleading, while a former contractor alleged that he witnessed colleagues opening fire on unarmed civilians. The GHF refuted these claims as false.
Israel's military campaign in Gaza commenced following a significant Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 civilian deaths and 251 hostages. As of now, the Hamas-run health ministry has reported over 57,823 fatalities in Gaza since the onset of this conflict. Amid tragedy, grieving families face tremendous loss, with many children reportedly killed while waiting for essential aid.
Footage obtained shows body bags in the courtyard of the Nasser hospital, surrounded by medical personnel and individuals covered in blood. Witness accounts describe a harrowing scene with targeted gunfire lasting several minutes, while a paramedic accused Israeli soldiers of cold-blooded killings. Reports from Reuters indicate witnesses detailing injuries inflicted to individuals struck in the head and torso.
The Gaza Strip has seen a disturbing frequency of deaths during food-seeking efforts, exacerbated by a strict blockade Israel reinstated in March, later resuming military actions against Hamas, which had led to a collapse of a temporary ceasefire. Though the blockade was mildly eased in late May amid warnings of impending famine, critical shortages of food, medicine, and fuel persist.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, reported a concerning rise in malnourished children across Gaza, with the number of cases increasing daily. Several aid distribution measures have been initialized by Israel and the US, aiming to circumvent Hamas’ potential theft of humanitarian supplies. Information released by the UN human rights office revealed that there have been 798 documented deaths related to aid provision, with over 600 fatalities occurring near sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a new initiative established to facilitate aid deliveries.
The IDF acknowledged civilian casualties and mentioned efforts to mitigate conflicts between military operations and the local population. However, the GHF disputed figures published by the UN, claiming they were misleading, while a former contractor alleged that he witnessed colleagues opening fire on unarmed civilians. The GHF refuted these claims as false.
Israel's military campaign in Gaza commenced following a significant Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, resulting in approximately 1,200 civilian deaths and 251 hostages. As of now, the Hamas-run health ministry has reported over 57,823 fatalities in Gaza since the onset of this conflict. Amid tragedy, grieving families face tremendous loss, with many children reportedly killed while waiting for essential aid.
