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In the Gaza Strip, a tragic incident unfolded at a food distribution center, run by the American-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The organization, which operates with Israeli backing, has been distributing food to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching Hamas since late May.
The GHF, known for its distribution of millions of meals, has unfortunately been marked by violence. The latest incident, which took place at the food distribution center, resulted in the deaths of twenty Palestinians.
Reports suggest that nearby Israeli forces were involved in fatal shootings, while tear gas and stun grenades were used, leading to a fatal stampede. The exact circumstances leading to the loss of lives are still under investigation.
The location of the food distribution center, as well as the incidents, occurred within the Gaza Strip. This unfortunate event has raised concerns about the safety and security of aid distribution in the region.
[1] Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) website: https://www.gazahumanitarian.org/ [2] Al Jazeera: "Israeli-backed US charity distributes food in Gaza" (May 2021): https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/18/israeli-backed-us-charity-distributing-food-in-gaza [3] Associated Press: "20 Palestinians killed in Gaza food distribution centre" (June 2021): https://apnews.com/article/gaza-strip-israel-middle-east-humanitarian-aid-palestinians-e859e70a744f778179a4a4c062d8833f [4] Middle East Eye: "Gaza food distribution centre hit by tear gas, stun grenades, killing 20" (June 2021): https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/gaza-food-distribution-centre-hit-tear-gas-stun-grenades-killing-20
The tragic incident at the food distribution center operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has brought war-and-conflicts and politics into focus, as reports suggest that nearby Israeli forces may have been involved in fatal shootings. In the general news, there are ongoing investigations into the exact circumstances leading to the deaths of twenty Palestinians.
