GAZA STRIP: PALESTINE – At least 27 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a crowd gathered at an aid distribution center in Rafah today (Tuesday), while waiting for aid.
A statement by the Gaza Health Ministry said the fatalities occurred in the “Al-Alam” area of Rafah, where displaced Palestinians had gathered to receive assistance, noting that the toll is preliminary as many of the injured are in critical condition.
This marks the latest deadly incident by the Israeli army to target Palestinians who were trying to get aid through the Israeli-introduced aid mechanism that came into force on May 27.
The Israeli army confirmed the attack, claiming that it targeted “suspects advancing towards forces.”
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The Israeli army‘s strikes continued across Gaza, killing more people, including children.
In Khan Younis, southern Gaza, six Palestinians, including two children, were killed in three different strikes targeting homes and tents for displaced people, according to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa.
Two more people were killed and others injured in an Israeli strike on a group of civilians in Jabalia town, northern Gaza, Wafa reported.