Dead dozen, hundreds of injured when violence explodes at Gaza's help sites

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The mortal violence has exploded in the Centers of Aid in Gaza, leaving dozens of dead Palestinians and hundreds more injured, according to the Ministry of Health of the Territory.

Chaos took place on Monday and Tuesday near the help sites in southern Gaza.

At least 20 people died on Monday and more than 200 wounds.

A day later, more than 50 more deaths were reported. The victims were transferred to hospitals in Khan Younis.

Health witnesses and officials say that Israeli forces opened fire against desperate civilians who tried to reach food aid.

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In recent weeks, Israeli troops have repeatedly used living ammunition to control crowds in new distribution points, where hunger and despair are overwhelming.

Aid sites were introduced under a new system supported by the Israelis operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation led by the United States.

It replaces an effort directed by the United Nations and aims to prevent supplies from reaching Hamas.

But international agencies have condemned the new approach, saying that it places civilians in greater danger and does not meet basic needs.

“The danger is too high for me to go to these centers,” said Awni Abu Hassira, 38, in the city of Gaza. “I don't want to face death in this way.”

Thanos Gargavanis, a trauma surgeon from the World Health Organization, said that the last bloodshed was “again the result of another food distribution initiative of a not unique actor.”

The Israeli army said it is reviewing the incidents.

In a statement, he acknowledged that a crowd gathered near a help truck stuck in Khan Younis and that the troops were operating nearby.

“The Army regrets any damage to unleashed people,” he said, adding that he was “aware of reports on a series of FDI's Fire injured after the focus of the crowd.”

Israel also reported that two of its soldiers were recently killed in combat in southern Gaza.

The videos verified by the New York Times showed extended bodies near the Tahlia traffic circle in Khan Young. The blood grouped on the ground while people shouted and ran.

Salem Abdul Kareem, father of four children who lives in a tent along the coast, said he walked two hours at night to get to the site, only to witness the butcher shop.

“I saw many dead and injured, but all I could think was to run,” he said. “This was my second attempt to get help. I have nothing at any time, and after what I saw, I will never try.”

At Nasser Hospital, Medic Naseem Hassan described chaos: “Wounded people have to drag or be transported by more than a kilometer to communicate with us,” he said. “We couldn't reach the aid centers, ambulances cannot get there.”

The Red Cross said that one of its field hospitals treated more than 200 people after Monday's incident.

With thousands of children already severe malnourished, the United Nations warned that Gaza is on the verge of famine.

“The facts speak for themselves,” said Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner of the UN Human Rights.

Speaking in Geneva, he called the situation “horrible and inconceivable suffering” and urged the international community to act.

“All those who have influence must exert maximum pressure on Israel and Hamas to end this unbearable suffering,” he said.

(New York Times)

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