Gaza Aid Point Shooting: One Dead, Dozens Injured

One Dead, Dozens Injured in Israeli Fire Near Gaza Aid Point Rafah, Gaza – At least one Palestinian was killed and dozens more injured on May 28th, 2025, when Israeli forces opened fire on crowds near a humanitarian aid distribution point in Rafah, Gaza. The incident occurred during a food distribution organized by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an American charity. The GHF operates with both private security and IDF protection, a practice the United Nations has openly criticized. "The information we have is that about 47 people have been injured," stated Ajith Sunghay of the UN Human Rights Office for the Palestinian Territories. The shooting happened at a distribution point, illustrating the dangerous conditions under which aid is delivered. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as people scrambled for safety. One individual, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "We were just trying to get food for our families, and then the shooting started. It was terrifying." The video shows people fleeing the scene in fear. The death toll in Gaza since the start of 2023 has sadly surpassed 54,000, according to local health authorities. The US State Department spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, addressed the situation, stating that "This is a complicated environment and the story is the fact that it's working." This comment likely refers to the ongoing efforts to deliver aid despite the volatile situation. The incident underscores the urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza and the ongoing conflict’s devastating impact on civilians. The hope remains that a peaceful resolution can be found to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people.