Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : A scene of desperation for aid in northern Gaza reportedly turned tragic on Thursday, with medics stating at least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured near an aid distribution point. The incident occurred at the Kuwait roundabout in Gaza City, an area where starving civilians have frequently gathered in hopes of receiving scarce food and supplies.
According to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza and Hamas media outlets, the casualties occurred when Israeli forces opened fire on crowds who had gathered awaiting the arrival of aid trucks in an area devastated by months of conflict. They portrayed the event as another attack on civilians desperately seeking sustenance.
The Israeli military acknowledged the incident, stating they were "looking into it." In past similar events where civilians have been killed during aid distributions, Israel has denied deliberately targeting those seeking assistance. They have often attributed casualties to armed individuals within crowds, stampedes, or claimed their forces only fired upon those who posed a direct threat to their soldiers or the aid convoys. The specific circumstances surrounding Thursday's deaths are still emerging, with differing narratives being presented.
This latest devastating event underscores the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. International organizations, including the United Nations, have repeatedly warned of impending famine, particularly in the north, which has been largely cut off from consistent aid deliveries. The conflict, which began after Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7th, has led to a staggering death toll. Gaza's health ministry reports over 31,000 Palestinians killed. Israeli figures state around 1,200 people were killed in the initial Hamas attack, with about 253 taken hostage.
Incidents like these highlight the extreme risks Palestinians face in trying to access life-saving assistance amid a deepening crisis where basic necessities are critically scarce.
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