Tragedy Strikes at Gaza Food Distribution Site

A mass casualty incident occurred near a food distribution site in Gaza, resulting in at least 20 fatalities according to WHO officials. Thanos Gargavanis noted a consistent link between these sites and such incidents, with gunshot wounds being a prevalent cause of trauma injuries.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-06-2025 14:55 IST | Created: 17-06-2025 14:55 IST
Tragedy Strikes at Gaza Food Distribution Site
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A tragic mass casualty incident has been reported at a food distribution site in Gaza, leading to at least 20 deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Thanos Gargavanis, a WHO trauma surgeon and emergency officer, noted that this incident is tied to the location of food distribution sites, though details remain scarce.

Gargavanis highlighted a concerning pattern linking announced food distribution locations to similar incidents, pointing out gunshot wounds as a common trauma injury.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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