Israeli soldiers kill at least seven Palestinians seeking aid

At least seven Palestinians were killed and dozens more critically wounded after Israeli soldiers targeted civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in Khan Younis on Thursday, reported Wafa news agency.

Eyewitnesses said the attack occurred near the desalination area east of Khan Younis, where a crowd had gathered in hopes of receiving urgently needed supplies.

Medical sources in the Gaza Strip confirmed that the death toll from Israeli fire on aid seekers has risen to 45 since the early hours of Thursday morning.