The article highlights a tragic incident in Gaza where Israeli troops shot at a crowd of Palestinians seeking food, resulting in civilian casualties. The situation arose after the designated group for food distribution lost control, leading to panic and a rush at the site. With half a million people in Gaza facing starvation due to an ongoing blockade and severe shortages, the humanitarian situation is dire, leading to rising malnutrition, particularly in children. The UN warns of worsening conditions, reflecting a desperate need for aid.
At least one civilian was killed and 48 were wounded when Israeli troops opened fire on a crowd of hungry Palestinians outside a food distribution centre.
Israel's blockade, imposed in March, has led to severe food shortages, with half a million people facing starvation according to global hunger monitors.
UN reports highlight that malnutrition is spreading in Gaza, particularly among children, with 71,000 children expected to be acutely malnourished in the coming months.
The situation became critical when crowds broke through fences at a distribution site, prompting a violent response from Israeli forces, including gunfire.
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