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IDF releases footage of crowds rushing aid trucks in Gaza City; Hamas claims 104 killed
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF releases aerial footage showing the crowds of Palestinians rushing humanitarian aid trucks in the northern Gaza Strip this morning, during which dozens of Palestinians were reportedly killed.
Hamas health officials reported 104 killed in the incident, blaming Israeli fire.
The IDF says Palestinians were hurt by “pushing and trampling.” It says that troops also opened fire at a crowd moving toward forces in the area in a manner that had “endangered” them.