Israeli forces engaged in a violent clash in northern Gaza, leading to the deaths of over 60 Palestinians, according to local health officials. These individuals were waiting for aid from U.N. trucks entering the region. The attack occurred near the Zikim crossing, where a flood of casualties overwhelmed a nearby field hospital.
The Israeli military claimed their actions were a response to an "immediate threat," though specifics were not disclosed, and they disputed the casualty numbers. Confusion reigns as the U.N. World Food Program detailed that their convoy of 25 trucks was met by large crowds anxiously seeking food, only to be met with gunfire from Israeli positions.
The situation underscores the chaos surrounding aid distribution in Gaza, where many Palestinians are suffering from extreme food shortages, and tensions often escalate dangerously as they gather for supplies.
