Seven killed as Israeli forces fire on Palestinians waiting for aid

At least seven Palestinians were shot dead while waiting for aid along the Netzarim axis, a source at Al-Shifa Hospital confirmed on Tuesday to Al Jazeera Arabic. Several others were wounded in the incident.

Witnesses said Israeli forces opened fire on the crowd gathered for humanitarian relief, continuing a pattern seen in recent weeks.

Since 27 May, Israel and the United States have been carrying out an aid delivery plan that bypasses UN agencies and international organisations. The process has faced heavy criticism, as Israeli forces have repeatedly targeted Palestinians queuing for food and supplies.

Rights groups say the policy effectively leaves civilians with a deadly choice — risk being shot or face starvation.