At least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces while waiting for food at a distribution point set up by an Israeli-backed foundation in Gaza. The civilians were reportedly fired upon by tanks, drones, and helicopters, according to civil defense officials in the region. The Israeli military has acknowledged that its troops shot at Palestinians in this incident, marking the third such instance in three days.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which recently took over the handling of food aid amid Israel’s aid blockade, was responsible for setting up the distribution point. However, the United Nations has raised objections, stating that the foundation’s efforts are insufficient to meet the population’s needs and could potentially allow Israel to use food as a weapon.
While there is no indication that the attack was linked to any specific group, the high number of casualties has raised concerns about the escalating tensions in the region. The Israeli military has stated that its troops fired towards several suspects, but the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
This tragic event underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The international community has called for an independent investigation into the incident to determine the facts and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
References:
– BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lkwz0y5n0o
– US news | The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/03/first-thing-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-fire-at-food-point-gaza-officials-say
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