At least 21 Palestinians were killed near a US-supervised aid distribution point in southern Gaza on Wednesday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
The ministry reported that many of the victims, including 15 in Khan Younis, died from suffocation caused by tear gas fired by Israeli forces.
“This marks the first time deaths have occurred due to suffocation and a severe stampede at aid distribution sites,” the ministry said in a statement.
One report quoting Palestinian witnesses said that Israeli forces have repeatedly opened fire towards crowds of people going to receive aid.
As Israel’s killing continues, so does it aid blockade, with the UN’s agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) reporting that one in 10 children screen by the agency are now malnourished.
According to Gaza’s health authorities, Israel’s war on Gaza has killed 58,479 Palestinians, and wounded a further 139,355 others.
Meanwhile in southern Syria, Israel has been conducting airstrikes against Syrian government forces amid clashes between the government and Druze militias in the city of Suweida.
