Conflicting Reports on Deadly Rafah Aid Incident

Conflicting accounts have emerged regarding a recent incident near an aid distribution center in Rafah, Gaza, where Palestinian sources and Euro-Med Monitor allege Israeli forces opened fire on civilians, resulting in at least 31 deaths and over 200 injuries, while the IDF and Gaza Humanitarian Foundation deny any gunfire occurred. The IDF reported conducting dozens of airstrikes on Hamas targets, with Hamas authorities saying 60 people were killed in those strikes, though it is unclear how many were civilians. The healthcare system in Gaza remains severely strained, potentially leading to further casualties from critical injuries. The Israeli military also intercepted a missile from Yemen and has ordered evacuations in southern Gaza due to continued hostilities. Both Hamas and international mediators are engaged in ongoing cease-fire talks. The situation remains tense amid ongoing violence and competing reports about civilian harm.