On June 3, 2025, Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians near a humanitarian aid distribution center in southern Gaza, killing dozens, including many children. Medical professionals at Nasser Hospital indicated that most victims were aged 10 to 13, suffering severe injuries from gunfire. Local witnesses and activists condemned the attack as a massacre targeting vulnerable civilians amidst a critical humanitarian crisis. While the Israeli military claimed to be responding to threats, testimonies contradicted this narrative, highlighting alarming incidents of violence against civilians during aid operations.
Israeli forces fired on dozens of people, including children, near a privatized aid distribution site in southern Gaza, amid a dire humanitarian emergency.
Most of the victims were children between the ages of 10 and 13, many with gunshot wounds to the head or chest, according to Dr. Ahmad al-Farra.
Local residents and activists described the incident as 'another aid massacre' targeting defenseless civilians, emphasizing the alarming frequency of such occurrences.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed opening fire but only acknowledged targeting individual suspects, a claim disputed by witnesses and humanitarian workers.
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