On Sunday, at least 94 Palestinians were killed in Gaza due to Israeli military fire while attempting to obtain food aid, marking one of the deadliest days recently for civilians in search of assistance. The most significant incident occurred near Zikim, resulting in 81 deaths as individuals tried to reach flour sacks from U.N. World Food Programme trucks. The Palestinian Red Crescent accused Israeli forces of targeting aid seekers. Meanwhile, Israeli military reported warnings were issued to disperse large crowds. This incident underscores the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst severe food shortages.
At least 94 Palestinians were killed by Israeli military fire across Gaza on Sunday as they tried to get food aid, making it one of the deadliest days.
The deadliest incident occurred in northern Gaza, near the Israeli border area of Zikim, where at least 81 Palestinians were killed while trying to grab sacks of flour.
Israeli military forces had "targeted civilians waiting for humanitarian aid" north of Beit Lahia, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.
"Hunger makes you desperate," cried Hassan Abu Marasah, wounded in his head and leg from Israeli tank fire while seeking food for his kids.
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