Israeli troops fired near large groups of starving Palestinians in Gaza, The Guardian reported. The gunfire broke out near a food distribution centre on its second day of operation. Israel had selected a logistics company to run the site.

Hunger Worsens After Weeks of Siege

For over 11 weeks, Gaza has remained under a strict blockade. As a result, most residents are now starving. On Tuesday, hundreds of thousands of people crossed Israeli military lines. They rushed toward a new food centre in Rafah.

Aid Workers Struggled to Maintain Order

Meanwhile, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which was created to manage the aid, couldn’t handle the massive crowd. Eventually, the staff had to abandon their posts for safety.

“At one moment in the late afternoon, the volume of people at the SDS [secure distribution centre] was such that the GHF team fell back to allow a small number of Palestinians in Gaza to take aid safely and dissipate,” the foundation said in a statement.

Situation Escalates as Troops Open Fire

As the situation grew worse, Israeli troops fired near the crowd. The reason behind the shooting is still unclear. However, the incident shows the serious risks Palestinians face while trying to get food.

In conclusion, the chaos highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. People are putting their lives on the line just to survive.