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Israeli Forces Open Fire at Gaza Aid Site, 26 Dead

6/2/2025

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Israeli Forces Attack

Israeli forces opened fire on civilians at an aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 26 individuals and injuries to over 150. Eyewitnesses recounted harrowing scenes of desperation as people scrambled for food in dire conditions. Meanwhile, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by the U.S. and Israel, refuted these claims, insisting that aid was distributed peacefully.

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Bennett Defends Aid

Israeli officials, led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, strongly denied allegations of violence against civilians during aid distribution in Rafah, Gaza. They asserted that the IDF works alongside humanitarian groups to facilitate aid, while accusing Hamas of hindering these efforts. The IDF called for media vigilance against unverified claims from Hamas, which they condemned as a terrorist group.

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Israeli Forces Attack

Israeli forces opened fire on civilians at an aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 26 individuals and injuries to over 150. Eyewitnesses recounted harrowing scenes of desperation as people scrambled for food in dire conditions. Meanwhile, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by the U.S. and Israel, refuted these claims, insisting that aid was distributed peacefully.

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