At least 60 killed as Israeli forces continue to fire on Palestinians seeking aid
Palestinians seeking aid among 60 killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire
- At least 60 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to local Palestinian health authorities.
- 25 people were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire while approaching a food distribution centre near Netzarim in central Gaza, according to staff at Shifa and Al-Quds hospitals; the Israeli army claimed its troops fired warning shots at people "posing a threat”.
- Medics at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis reported that at least 14 more Palestinians were killed heading towards another Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) site in Rafah.
- The GHF, backed by Israel and the US, reported distributing 2.5 million meals on Wednesday, totalling over 16 million thus far.
- The UN has refused to coordinate aid through the GHF, criticising its use of private contractors and Israeli military escorts.