Israeli Forces Kill 23 Palestinians Near Multiple Gaza Food Aid Sites

Israeli forces killed at least 23 Palestinians seeking food near aid distribution centers in the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials and eyewitnesses. The shootings occurred as desperate crowds surged around aid sites in a territory of over two million people facing hunger due to Israel's blockade and a nearly two-year offensive. Eyewitnesses described soldiers opening fire on advancing crowds in military zones securing distribution points operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a private U.S. and Israeli-backed contractor. Victims were reported near multiple locations, including Teina, Khan Younis, Rafah, and the Morag corridor, with hospitals receiving bodies and treating injuries from these incidents. The humanitarian crisis is worsening, with experts warning of a famine risk amid rising malnutrition and deaths. Despite the dire situation, Israeli troops reportedly continued to prevent Palestinians from accessing aid, intensifying the desperation in Gaza.