Chaos erupted at food distribution sites in the Gaza Strip on Thursday as tens of thousands of desperate Palestinians struggled to collect aid. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US-Israeli backed organization, has been struggling to manage the influx of supplies due to large crowds and violence.
Multiple witnesses reported a free-for-all as people grabbed aid, with Israeli troops opening fire to control crowds. Smoke bombs were seen arching through the air near distribution centers, and gunfire was audible as an Israeli tank moved nearby.
The situation has plagued the aid system launched this week by GHF, which runs three distribution centers in Gaza despite opposition from the UN and most humanitarian groups. Israel has accused Hamas of stealing aid and refusing to release hostages, but the group denies these claims.
According to reports, at least one person has been killed and dozens wounded in clashes with Israeli forces. The situation remains unclear due to restrictions on media access to the centers.
GHF claims that no shots have been fired at its distribution centers, but reports of violence continue to emerge. In contrast, Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least 34 people, according to local health officials.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened due to the influx of supplies through GHF’s system, which some aid groups claim violates humanitarian principles. The UN and other aid groups have refused to participate in the mechanism, citing concerns that it allows Israel to use food as a weapon.
As the situation continues to unfold, tensions remain high in the Gaza Strip, with millions of people struggling to access basic necessities due to Israeli military restrictions.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-hostages-aid-05-29-2025-f68c800d2f85933e5cb27e5d8ccd8742