A deadly scheme': Palestinians face indiscriminate gunfire at food sites
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A Guardian investigation reveals a pattern of Israeli military gunfire targeting Palestinians near food distribution centres. Over 50 days, more than 2,000 injuries were reported during food distributions. Evidence from videos, bullet casings, and interviews indicates that these injuries resulted mainly from Israeli munitions. Doctors at local hospitals noted an unprecedented influx of gunshot wound cases among those coming to acquire food. The International Committee of the Red Cross documented higher casualty numbers than in previous mass-casualty incidents, confirming the severity of the situation for those seeking food.
An investigation has revealed a consistent pattern of Israeli military gunfire targeting Palestinians near food distribution centres, with heavy injuries documented among those seeking food.
The analysis shows that more than 2,000 Palestinians were injured over 48 days due to gunfire, primarily from Israeli munitions, when approaching food distribution sites.
Doctors have reported an unprecedented spike in gunshot wound cases, implicating Israeli fire as the source of injuries, particularly during food distribution attempts.
According to ICRC, the number of casualties treated surpassed the total patients treated in prior mass-casualty incidents in the previous year.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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