More than 50 Palestinians died from Israeli gunfire at a Gaza aid site, according to rescue officials and eyewitness reports. Israeli drones allegedly fired missiles first, followed by tank shells hitting the crowd directly. The shells reportedly came from an Israeli tank positioned 400 to 500 meters away. Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for Gaza´s civil defense, confirmed over 50 dead and at least 200 wounded.
He stated that Israeli drones and tanks fired without provocation into a desperate crowd awaiting humanitarian supplies. The Israeli military acknowledged the incident and said it is reviewing the situation.
Troops reportedly observed a large group near a stuck aid truck and responded after some individuals approached their position. The IDF claimed their soldiers identified a threat before opening fire.
At Nasser Hospital, the only central medical facility still operating nearby, the overwhelmed staff treated the wounded on blood-soaked floors. The World Health Organization called the scene a mass casualty event and linked trauma cases to gunshot wounds sustained during aid efforts.
WHO official Thanos Gargavanis highlighted the most recent injuries are connected to aid distribution locations. Crowds had gathered at a major road leading to Bani Suheila, an area under continuous Israeli military operation.
Palestinians had little choice but to risk their lives for limited food despite warnings not to approach during night hours. Israeli gunfire at the Gaza aid site follows a disturbing pattern, with nearly daily shootings tied to food convoys or handouts.
