'A deadly scheme': Palestinians face indiscriminate gunfire at food sites
15 days ago
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- Ehab Nuor, a 23-year-old barber, frequently faces Israeli gunfire while attempting to collect food in Gaza.
- A Guardian investigation reveals a pattern of Israeli forces firing on Palestinians near food distribution sites, with over 2,000 injuries documented.
- Medical professionals report treating unprecedented numbers of gunshot wounds, many from Israeli munitions, with over 100 patients dead on arrival.
- The UN states at least 1,373 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food since May 27, with many deaths near GHF sites.
- Weapons experts confirm the bullets used are consistent with Israeli military calibers, describing the firing as reckless and irresponsible.
- Surgeons note clusters of similar injuries, suggesting targeted shootings, including gunshots to the neck, head, arms, and testicles.
- The Israeli military denies targeting civilians, claiming warning shots were fired at perceived threats, but evidence contradicts these claims.
- International humanitarian law experts argue these actions constitute war crimes under the Geneva Convention and ICC statute.
- Oxfam describes the situation as a 'deadly scheme,' criticizing the lack of safe humanitarian conditions.
- Despite international outcry, the US has praised the GHF distribution efforts, dismissing reports of violence as 'nonsense.'