Gaza Aid Center Overwhelmed Amidst Blockade: Chaos and Warning Shots

Rafah, Gaza: Palestinians Overrun Aid Center Amidst Israeli Blockade Rafah, Gaza Strip – Desperate scenes unfolded in Rafah, Gaza, on May 28, 2025, as a large crowd of Palestinians overwhelmed a new aid distribution center. The center, run by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is backed by the US and Israel, a fact that has drawn criticism from the UN. The UN boycotted the GHF, expressing concern that the aid distribution could be used by Israel to control Gaza's population. The incident occurred after weeks of an Israeli blockade, leaving many Palestinians in dire need of food and supplies. "We don't care about gunfire or shelling. What matters is for us to bring food to our children." said one Palestinian woman interviewed amidst the chaos. The video shows people rushing to collect aid, pushing and shoving to secure supplies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the aid distribution was for the Gazans' "own protection" and to prevent Hamas from stealing the supplies. However, the UN OCHA spokesperson, Jens Laerke, stated that the current system is a "distraction from what is actually needed", highlighting the need for the reopening of crossings into Gaza and faster facilitation of permissions for aid delivery. The video concludes with footage of aid supplies, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the complexities of the ongoing conflict.