Gaza Aid Site Shooting: 27 Dead, Hundreds Wounded; UN Demands Investigation

Gaza Humanitarian Aid Distribution Turns Deadly: At Least 27 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds Wounded Gaza, Palestine – June 3, 2025 – A tragic incident unfolded today at a humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 Palestinians and injuries to over 200 more. Eyewitnesses report that Israeli forces opened fire on civilians attempting to collect desperately needed food provided by the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). "We were shocked by the number of injuries," stated an ambulance driver who transported the wounded to Nasser Hospital in Gaza. "A horrific number. Many were young people who had gone to get aid from the American Foundation." The Israeli military issued a statement claiming that troops only fired warning shots and targeted shots at a few individual suspects who had strayed from designated routes. They acknowledged reports of casualties and stated they are investigating. However, the graphic footage shown in the video from CBS Mornings, depicts a scene of chaos and devastation, with numerous bodies laid out in body bags at the hospital. The video also captures the heartbreaking grief of families mourning their loved ones, including the funeral of Reem Akras, a mother of eight, who was shot dead while collecting aid. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, expressed his appall at the reported deaths and injuries, calling for an immediate and independent investigation and accountability for the perpetrators. Israel's Foreign Ministry responded by calling the UN Secretary-General's comments a "disgrace." The incident highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, exacerbated by a nearly three-month blockade. The ongoing conflict and the tragic loss of life underscore the urgent need for a peaceful resolution and an end to the violence.