Devastating Israeli Army Fire in Gaza Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured
At least 13 Palestinians, including those waiting for humanitarian aid, were killed and many others injured by Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. The Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians near aid distribution centers, leaving multiple people dead and dozens injured. The attacks also targeted routes frequented by aid-carrying trucks, causing further devastation. Israel's blockade of humanitarian supplies has led to widespread famine and near-collapse of the healthcare system in Gaza.
Key Takeaways:
- 13 Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including people waiting for humanitarian aid.
- The Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians near aid distribution centers in Netzarim Corridor, Rafah, and Khan Younis, leaving three people dead and dozens injured.
- Two other people were killed and dozens injured by Israeli gunfire near another distribution center in Rafah.
- Seven civilians were killed in Israeli strikes targeting routes frequented by aid-carrying trucks in Al-Sudaniya and Beit Lahia towns.
- A residential apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp was hit by Israeli artillery shelling, killing one young Palestinian and injuring others.
- Israel has blocked the entry of humanitarian, food, and medical supplies into Gaza since March 2, leading to widespread famine and near-collapse of the healthcare system.
- The Israeli army has pursued a brutal offensive against Gaza since October 2023, killing nearly 55,400 Palestinians, most of them women and children.
- The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
- Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.
Statistics:
- 13 Palestinians killed by Israeli army fire in Gaza on Sunday
- 7 civilians killed in Israeli strikes targeting aid-carrying trucks routes in Al-Sudaniya and Beit Lahia towns
- 55,400 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since October 2023
- 3 distribution centers targeted by Israeli forces in Gaza
- 2 other people killed by Israeli gunfire near a distribution center in Rafah
- Dozens injured by Israeli gunfire in Netzarim Corridor and Rafah
- 1 young Palestinian killed by Israeli artillery shelling in the Nuseirat refugee camp
- Israel has blocked the entry of humanitarian, food, and medical supplies into Gaza since March 2
Sources:
- Anadolu Agency - English