Gaza city: A Palestinian child was killed and dozens were wounded on Monday after the Israeli occupation forces struck multiple civilians waiting for aid in the central Gaza Strip, according to medical sources. They reported that Israeli forces targeted a group of Palestinians near an aid distribution point on Salah al-Din Street, south of the Wadi Gaza area in the central Gaza Strip, resulting in the killing of one child and injuring four others.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the incident occurred when a crowd had gathered to receive humanitarian assistance. The attack has intensified concerns over the safety of civilians in the region, particularly those who are already in desperate need of aid. The medical sources highlighted the critical nature of the injuries sustained by the four other individuals, emphasizing the strain on local medical facilities as they contend with the influx of casualties.
This incident adds to the growing toll of violence in the area, where tensions between Israeli forces and Palestinians continue to escalate. Humanitarian organizations have been vocal about the urgent need for safe access to aid for the civilian population, urging for measures to ensure the protection of those seeking assistance.
