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Israel Opens War Crimes Probe After Soldier Testimonies of Aid Shooting Orders

The inquiry follows publication of Haaretz testimonies alleging commanders ordered live fire on unarmed Palestinians at GHF distribution points.

Palestinians gather to receive aid supplies in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa/File Photo
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Palestinians from clans hold guns and melee weapons to secure aid trucks in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, June 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo
Palestinians carry humanitarian aid packages near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution center operated by the U.S.-backed organization in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Overview

  • Unnamed Israeli soldiers told Haaretz they received direct orders to fire on unarmed Palestinians queuing for Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites.
  • Gaza’s Government Media Office reports at least 549 people have been killed and 4,066 wounded while seeking food at GHF distribution points since late May.
  • Israel’s Military Advocate General has launched a formal investigation into potential war crimes based on soldiers’ allegations.
  • The Israel Defense Forces and political leaders categorically deny any orders to shoot civilians and affirm directives prohibit targeting noncombatants.
  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation continues limited, military-overseen food distributions as hunger deepens and international criticism intensifies.