The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an independent investigation into the reported killing of Palestinians near an aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza. Witnesses claim that Israeli forces opened fire on civilians waiting for aid, resulting in at least 21 deaths and dozens of injuries, according to the Red Cross.
Hamas-linked Civil Defence sources report a higher death toll of 31. However, the Israeli military and the US-Israel backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) deny any wrongdoing, dismissing the allegations as false and unsupported by evidence.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its troops did not fire on civilians and blamed Hamas for spreading misinformation. It also released drone footage it claims shows armed men firing at civilians, though the footage’s authenticity remains unverified. Meanwhile, an Israeli military official acknowledged troops fired warning shots at suspects about
