ReutersAt least four Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire while approaching an aid distribution center in Gaza, where the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed they fired warning shots at a perceived threat. This incident is part of a series of deadly confrontations near newly established aid sites by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has faced criticism for its operations and has been linked to over 60 Palestinian deaths in its initial days of aid distribution. Meanwhile, a flotilla aiming to breach Israel’s blockade is en route to Gaza, with potential military interception anticipated.
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