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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
IDF says soldiers may have opened fire on Gazans who mobbed aid truck near troops
The IDF says it is investigating after reports that 20 or more Gazans were shot and killed by Israeli fire while waiting for aid.
“Earlier today, Gazans were identified gathering next to an aid truck that got stuck in Khan Younis, next to Israeli forces operating in the area,” the army says in a statement.
“We are aware of reports of a number of casualties from IDF fire after the mass neared [troops.] The details under being checked,” it adds.
The army says it regrets any injury to the innocent and works to minimize harm to civilians while keeping troops protected.
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry claimed Israeli tank shellfire killed at least 51 Palestinians as they awaited aid trucks in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
The World Health Organization said initial reports pointed to at least 20 fatalities.
“This is again the result of another food distribution initiative,” said Thanos Gargavanis, WHO trauma surgeon and emergency officer, without giving further details.
It’s unclear if the incident was linked to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
The Times of Israel Community.