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Israeli Fire Kills at Least 12 in Gaza as Aid Distribution Points Are Targeted

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Palestinian health officials and witnesses reported that Israeli fire killed at least 12 people and wounded others as they headed towards two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip run by the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The incident marks the latest in a series of frequent shootings near the new aid hubs, where thousands of Palestinians have been directed to collect food after 20 months of war. According to hospital officials, over 80 people have been killed in similar incidents over the past two weeks.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 12 people were killed and others wounded in Israeli fire near aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health officials and witnesses.
  • The incident occurred as thousands of Palestinians were heading towards two aid distribution points run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US-backed group.
  • More than 80 people have been killed in similar incidents over the past two weeks, according to Gaza hospital officials.
  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a new group of mainly American contractors that Israel wants to replace a system coordinated by the United Nations and international aid groups.
  • Israel's military has said it fired warning shots at people who approached its forces, but witnesses claim that nearby Israeli troops opened fire without warning.
  • At least 108 bodies were taken to hospitals in Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to the territory's health ministry.
  • The incident has raised concerns about the safety of aid distribution points and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Statistics:

  • At least 12 people were killed in Israeli fire near aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip.
  • Over 80 people have been killed in similar incidents over the past two weeks, according to Gaza hospital officials.
  • At least 108 bodies were taken to hospitals in Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to the territory's health ministry.
  • The Jewish Post reports that over 20 months of war in Gaza have left around 1.8 million Palestinians in need of humanitarian assistance.

Sources:

  • Palestinian health officials
  • Witnesses
  • Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
  • Israel's military
  • Jewish Post (December 14, 2022)
  • Al-Jazeera (December 13, 2022)
  • Gaza's health ministry

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