29 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces, Including 16 Waiting for Humanitarian Aid in Central Gaza

Watan-Israeli forces killed 29 Palestinians on Thursday, including 16 who were waiting for humanitarian aid near a distribution center in central Gaza, according to medical sources.

Anadolu Agency reported that the Israeli army committed a “new massacre” against civilians gathered for aid early Thursday morning.

Medical sources said that Al-Awda and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospitals received 16 bodies and dozens of wounded, following Israeli gunfire and grenades targeting Palestinians near the Nuseirat aid corridor by the Netzarim axis.

Eyewitnesses stated that Israeli forces stationed near Netzarim opened machine-gun fire on hundreds of young men gathered in anticipation of an American aid center opening. Drones reportedly dropped explosives on the crowd, resulting in deaths and injuries.

“Bodies lay on the ground for hours before medics could reach them due to intense gunfire and dangerous conditions,” said eyewitnesses.

Controversial Aid Plan Bypasses UN Oversight

Since May 7, Israel has been executing an independent aid distribution plan through what it calls the “Gaza Humanitarian Foundation”, backed by Israel and the U.S. but rejected by the UN and global humanitarian organizations.

According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, these so-called “American-Israeli aid trap operations” have resulted in 300 Palestinian deaths, 2,649 injuries, and 9 missing persons since the plan began.

Additional Strikes Across Gaza on Thursday

• A drone strike on a mobile phone charging station next to a displaced persons’ tent in Al-Shati Camp, west Gaza City, killed 7 people and injured several others.

• Another drone strike at Dabit Junction on Al-Jalaa Street in central Gaza killed 3 Palestinians, according to medical sources.

• A helicopter missile attack on an apartment near Palestine Mosque in central Gaza resulted in the deaths of 3 more Palestinians and injuries to others.