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Palestinian Killed, Dozens Wounded as Israeli Troops Open Fire at New Gaza Aid Hub

UN agencies criticize the U.S.-backed aid model supported by Israel for violating humanitarian norms by forcing civilians into fortified hubs.

A truck carrying aid arrives at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza, on its Israeli side, May 28, 2025. REUTERS/Shafiek Tassiem
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Overview

  • One Palestinian was killed and 48 injured when Israeli forces opened fire on crowds overrunning a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation hub in Rafah.
  • The U.S.- and Israeli-backed GHF has launched four fortified distribution centers, with two now operating in Rafah as it replaces UN-led food delivery in Gaza.
  • The United Nations and major aid agencies have refused to engage with the GHF system, saying it breaches neutrality, humanity and impartiality principles and could displace already uprooted civilians.
  • Israel says the new mechanism aims to prevent Hamas from seizing supplies and insists troops fired only warning shots to restore order.
  • Gaza’s three-month blockade has created famine-like conditions, and UN officials warn that current aid levels fall far short of meeting the needs of 2.3 million residents.