Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defense agency says at least 10 people were killed across the Palestinian territory today, including civilians who were waiting to collect aid.
Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal tells AFP that at least six people were killed and 30 wounded near an aid point in central Gaza, accusing Israeli troops of targeting civilians assembling at the facility.
The spokesman says strikes also hit areas in central Gaza, resulting in multiple casualties.
Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing swathes of the territory mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defense and the Israeli military.
Thousands of Gazans congregate daily near food distribution points in Gaza, including four managed by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
Since launching in late May, its operations have been marred by almost-daily reports of Israeli forces targeting those waiting to collect aid supplies.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.
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