UN Demands Probe as Israeli Forces Kill More at Gaza Aid Site

GAZA – Israeli forces opened fire again on Palestinian civilians at a food distribution site in southern Gaza early Monday, killing at least three people and wounding more than 30.

The attack happened just after sunrise near the same Israeli-backed aid site where soldiers had fired on aid seekers the day before. Witnesses and health officials confirmed the shooting started without warning.

Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum, reporting from Deir el-Balah, said, “The Israeli military opened fire on civilians trying to get their hands on food without any kind of warning.”

He added that such incidents are disrupting Gaza’s already fragile civil order. Aid organisations have condemned the growing violence, calling it a direct threat to humanitarian operations.

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Survivors Share Horror as Drones Hover Overhead

Witnesses say Israeli snipers and quadcopter drones watched over the crowd near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) site. The GHF is supported by both Israel and the United States.

Moataz al-Feirani, 21, was among those shot. “I was just walking toward food,” he said. “We had nothing, and they were watching us. Then the shooting started.” He was hit in the leg.

The incident occurred around 5:30am near the Flag Roundabout. Drones hovered overhead, and chaos erupted as bullets hit people from different directions.

A Red Cross field hospital received nearly 50 wounded victims. Two were dead on arrival, according to Hisham Mhanna, spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross. A third victim died later at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.

Most injuries were caused by gunshots or shrapnel. International aid groups are growing increasingly alarmed by the repeated targeting of civilians trying to access food.

UN Demands Independent Investigation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the violence. On Monday, he called for an “immediate and independent investigation” into what he described as mass shootings of Palestinians.

“It is unacceptable that Palestinians are risking their lives for food,” Guterres said. “The perpetrators must be held accountable.”

The United Nations and aid agencies have reported a rise in hunger-related deaths in Gaza. They blame Israel’s tight control on aid flows and repeated attacks on distribution zones.

The Israeli military has not commented on the latest shooting. However, international pressure is building for transparency and accountability.

Human rights observers warn that these attacks may constitute war crimes. They say civilians gathering at food sites cannot legally be considered combatants.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens, Gazans continue to risk their lives daily for basic survival. Monday’s shooting has added to global outrage and renewed calls for action to protect aid seekers.

The UN has urged all sides to ensure immediate access to food and medical relief, especially in southern Gaza, where famine looms.