Israeli forces have killed at least 70 Palestinians and wounded over 200 others in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, as they gathered for food aid on Tuesday morning, Al-Jazeera said.
The attack involved tank shells, machine gun fire, and drones, marking the deadliest day for aid seekers since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) began distributing food three weeks ago. The total death toll across Gaza for the day reached 89, according to local health authorities .
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as civilians, many of them women and children, assembled along the main eastern road in Khan Younis in hopes of receiving flour. 바카라Israeli drones fired at the citizens. Some minutes later, Israeli tanks fired several shells at the citizens, which led to a large number of martyrs and wounded,바카라 said Gaza Civil Defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal .
The violence adds to a wave of attacks since May 26 that have killed hundreds of desperate people seeking food. Medics at Nasser Hospital reported that many of the injured are in critical condition, and the situation is overwhelming local healthcare facilities .
The GHF, a U.S.-backed organization approved by Israel, has been distributing aid in Gaza despite criticism from international aid organizations. The foundation claims to have distributed over three million meals safely, but many have died attempting to reach aid distribution points .
The Israeli military confirmed firing in the area and stated the incident is under investigation, expressing regret over harm to civilians .
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with ongoing violence and a humanitarian crisis that continues to escalate.
