Tragedy on Salah al-Din Road: Aid Turned into A Deadly Assault

Israeli forces fired on Palestinians awaiting aid in central Gaza, killing at least 25. Witnesses describe a 'massacre' as tanks and drones targeted people near aid trucks. Hospitals reported 146 injuries, including 62 critical cases. The incident is part of ongoing conflicts following an October attack by Hamas.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Deiral-Balah | Updated: 24-06-2025 12:28 IST | Created: 24-06-2025 12:28 IST

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In a tragic event in central Gaza, Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid trucks, leading to the death of at least 25 individuals, according to Palestinian witnesses and hospital reports.

This incident took place early Tuesday as civilians gathered on Salah al-Din Road near the Nuseirat refugee camp. Eyewitnesses, such as Ahmed Halawa, recounted the event as a 'massacre', stating that tanks and drones targeted people attempting to approach aid trucks.

The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, triggered by Hamas's attack on southern Israel in October, has already claimed thousands of Palestinian lives. Medical facilities reported numerous injuries, adding to the escalating casualty toll.

(With inputs from agencies.)