At least 112 Palestinians killed in Gaza aid drop
Crowds of Palestinians in Gaza City faced tragedy as they descended on a convoy of aid lorries in search of desperately needed supplies. The incident, which took place at the Nabulsi roundabout, resulted in at least 112 deaths and 760 injuries. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claim that tanks fired warning shots but did not strike the lorries, while Hamas rejected this account, alleging direct firing at citizens.
The incident has sparked international outrage, with the UN Security Council calling an emergency meeting to discuss the situation. Algeria, the Arab representative on the council, put forward a draft statement blaming Israeli forces for “opening fire.” Although most council members supported the motion, the US blocked it, stating that the facts were still unclear.
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the incident, highlighting the urgent need for aid in Gaza. The territory has been suffering from a lack of food and clean water, with a looming famine in the north affecting an estimated 300,000 people. Guterres called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages.
The incident has further complicated efforts to broker a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Talks in Qatar, aimed at securing a new ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, may now be