Gaza rescuers say 31 killed near aid site, Israel denies involvement

Israeli gunfire reportedly killed at least 31 Palestinians near a US-backed aid distribution site in Rafah, with both Israeli military and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation denying the incident. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as the UN warns of famine risk after over two months without aid, despite Israel easing its blockade and introducing a new aid mechanism. As violence continues, calls for a ceasefire intensify, with humanitarian leaders emphasizing the need for safe and large-scale aid distribution, criticizing the current efforts as inadequate and dangerous.