At least 20 people killed, 155 wounded in shelling while waiting for food aid, Gaza health ministry says | CNN
Israeli shelling in Gaza kills at least 20 people seeking aid, inciting concerns about dire food insecurity and violence against civilians.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
At least 20 people were killed and 155 wounded by Israeli shelling in Gaza as they waited for aid, amidst a backdrop of extreme hunger and poverty in the region. The incident occurred at a site where aid trucks distribute food, attracting desperate crowds. Eyewitnesses reported that the area was struck by what sounded like tank or artillery fire. This violent event adds to a series of recent deadly attacks on civilians seeking aid. The UN and other agencies have raised concerns about the dire food insecurity situation in Gaza, where millions face acute levels of malnutrition and struggle to access basic necessities.