On Sunday, multiple witnesses in Gaza reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) opened fire on Palestinians gathered to receive food aid in Rafah, resulting in at least 31 deaths and over 200 injuries, as stated by Mohammed Zaqout, director of Gaza hospitals. Ahmad Abu Labdeh, a 28-year-old witness, described the scene, stating that an Israeli tank fired into the crowd just after they were called to collect aid. He described the situation as “hell.”
In response to these claims, the IDF and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—a U.S. and Israel-backed organization facilitating the aid distribution—vehemently denied that any violence occurred during their operations. The GHF issued a statement asserting, “there were no injuries, fatalities or incidents” linked to their activities on Sunday. They emphasized the need for evidence-based reporting, criticizing media outlets for a lack of concrete proof regarding the reported attack.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee also condemned the media’s coverage of the incident, arguing that it contributes to an “antisemitic climate” in Israel. This controversy highlights the ongoing complexities surrounding the situation in Gaza, where narratives about violence and humanitarian aid continue to clash amid a highly charged political atmosphere. The discrepancies between eyewitness accounts and official denials underscore the difficulty in obtaining a clear and accurate understanding of the events on the ground, reflecting broader tensions in the region.
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