Gaza Aid Center Shooting: 31 Palestinians Killed, Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos

At least 31 Palestinians were killed in a shooting near an aid distribution center in Rafah, Gaza, on June 1, 2025. The Palestinian Ministry of Health and eyewitnesses claim Israeli forces opened fire, causing numerous deaths and injuries. Doctors reported treating many victims with head and chest gunshot wounds. One eyewitness described the scene as terrifying, with people crouching in fear as bullets whizzed overhead. "It was horrific," said the eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous. The Israeli military denied firing at civilians near the aid distribution site, but an Israeli military source acknowledged warning shots fired about a kilometer away. Philippe Lazzarini, the executive director of UNRWA, called the aid distribution in Gaza a "death trap." This incident highlights the challenges of providing humanitarian aid in conflict zones and the need for safe access to aid for vulnerable populations. The incident raises concerns over the safety of humanitarian aid distribution and calls for increased efforts to ensure the safety of civilians in Gaza.