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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Pauses Aid After Deadly Rafah Shooting

Israel declared roads near aid centers combat zones, prompting the UN to call for an independent probe of the Rafah killings.

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Palästinenser, die durch die israelische Luft- und Bodenoffensive auf den Gazastreifen vertrieben wurden, gehen in der Abenddämmerung über einen Platz in einem behelfsmäßigen Zeltlager.
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Overview

  • The GHF announced a one-day suspension of aid distribution for renovation, reorganization and efficiency measures after the June 3 shooting near its Rafah center.
  • Hamas-controlled health authorities reported 27 Palestinians killed and roughly 90 wounded when Israeli soldiers fired on individuals near a designated access route to the center.
  • The Israeli military classified roads around the GHF outlets as combat zones and issued a strict order prohibiting civilians from entering those areas.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres demanded an immediate independent investigation into the incident and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
  • Since late May the US- and Israel-backed GHF has supplied over six million meals despite major UN aid agencies declining to engage with its operations.