Israeli Forces Kill Over 130 Palestinians Near Gaza Aid Sites

Since late May, Israeli forces have killed over 110 Palestinians and injured more than 580 near aid distribution centers run by the controversial US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in Gaza. Multiple incidents have occurred where Palestinians seeking aid were shot, including at least eight killed near a site west of Rafah and six more near an aid distribution center in southern Gaza, with Israeli forces claiming they responded to perceived threats. Aid distribution schedules by GHF conflicted with Israeli military restrictions, leading to confrontations in which Israeli troops used warning shots and live fire, resulting in civilian casualties. Eyewitnesses and local health officials report that Palestinians were targeted while waiting for aid deliveries, with some accounts describing the use of tear gas and military force to disperse crowds. The Gaza Government Media Office reports at least nine people are missing amid these incidents. Medical sources also highlight the dire humanitarian situation, with hospitals declared inaccessible due to Israeli designations of combat zones and ongoing Israeli attacks causing numerous deaths and injuries across Gaza.