PALESTINE – At least 5 Palestinians were killed on Sunday when Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians seeking aid in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for food near an Israeli aid distribution center in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, leaving three people dead, the official news agency Wafa said, citing medical sources.
Two other people were killed and dozens injured by Israeli gunfire near another distribution center in Rafah in southern Gaza, Wafa said.
Several people were also injured in another Israeli attack on civilians waiting to get aid in the southern city of Khan Younis, the broadcaster said.
Israel has blocked the entry of humanitarian, food, and medical supplies into Gaza since March 2, leading to widespread famine and the near-collapse of the health care system.