Hamas denounces Israel for attack on Palestinians waiting to receive humanitarian aid

Hamas has called Israel’s attack on Palestinians queueing to receive aid in Gaza City a “heinous war crime”.

The group said the attack shows the “sadism of the occupation and its disregard for human life and international laws, which are being violated with a US cover and green light”.

The National and Islamic Forces, a coalition of major Palestinian factions, also condemned Israel for the attack and called for it to be held accountable. 

“This new massacre is a complete war crime committed by the occupation forces and a perpetuation of the ongoing crimes of ethnic cleansing and genocide in the Gaza Strip,” the coalition said in a statement.