Israeli Troops Fire on Palestinians Storming US Aid Site in Rafah

Thousands of starving Palestinians stormed a US-backed aid distribution facility in Rafah, southern Gaza, leading to several injuries from Israeli army fire as desperation for food overwhelmed security measures. The Israeli military denied firing directly at the aid center, stating warning shots were fired outside the compound and that control was restored, allowing aid distribution to continue. Local Gaza authorities and Hamas criticized the aid distribution as chaotic and mismanaged, blaming Israeli policies and siege conditions for the crisis. The United Nations expressed uncertainty about whether the aid had actually reached those in need and declined to cooperate with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, accusing it of collaborating with Israel without Palestinian involvement. Meanwhile, American workers affiliated with the aid group were evacuated amid the unrest. This incident highlights the severe humanitarian challenges in Gaza under the ongoing blockade and conflict.