Dozens of Palestinians killed waiting for food aid near Gaza City

More than a dozen Palestinians waiting for food aid south-west of Gaza City have been killed or wounded after they were shot by Israeli forces, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground.

Bodies were seen on the ground after the attack with rescuers unable to reach them because of the danger of further Israeli strikes. 

For days, residents of northern Gaza have been desperately searching for food, with many taking a long trek towards the south by foot, amid growing reports of malnutrition and starvation.