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Footage apparently shows Gazans overrunning new aid center in Rafah

By Emanuel Fabian 27 May 2025, 5:31 pm
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Footage posted to social media apparently shows Gazans overrunning a new aid center in Rafah on May 27, 2025 (X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Footage posted to social media apparently shows Gazans overrunning a new aid center in Rafah on May 27, 2025 (X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

Footage circulating online appears to show thousands of Palestinians overrunning one of the newly opened aid distribution sites in southern Gaza’s Rafah a short while ago.

There is no immediate comment from the IDF on the incident.

The aid sites are being operated by a private American security company, while the IDF secures the surrounding area.

Unconfirmed reports carried by Channel 12 say the American forces or the IDF opened fire in the general area to try and disperse the crowds. However, the TV report also quotes unnamed Israeli military sources saying the IDF did not fire. It also says there are no reports of injuries.

Reports also say the American security staffers withdrew from the area.

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