Summary
Israeli tank shelling and gunfire near a humanitarian aid distribution center in Rafah, Gaza, resulted in at least 15 Palestinian deaths and over 100 injuries, as reported by local medics and journalists. Thousands had gathered for aid when Israeli forces opened fire, hindering rescue efforts and forcing residents to transport victims using donkey carts to a Red Cross field hospital. This incident highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing military operations and US attempts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas proposing conditions for negotiations.