Gaza Aid Point Attack: 30 Dead, Dozens Injured in Third Day of Violence

Gaza Aid Distribution Point Attack: 30 Dead, Dozens Injured Gaza Strip, Palestine – At least 30 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured in an attack near an aid distribution point in southern Gaza on June 3, 2025. This incident marks the third consecutive day of attacks against civilians seeking humanitarian assistance. Health authorities in Gaza confirmed the casualties, describing the scene as chaotic and devastating. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and terror as Israeli fire rained down on the crowd. Kamel Aga, an injured Palestinian, recounted, "We were out bringing bread, and we were at a 1.5km distance from Israeli tanks. We were surprised that shots and shelling were being fired at us. Everyone fell on the ground, and people were stepping on dead bodies. This is not normal." The Israeli military initially claimed it had fired warning shots before engaging any threats, and would investigate reports of casualties. However, they later reportedly told local media that troops had fired at what they called 'suspects' who had approached IDF members. Drone footage released by the IDF appears to show masked men opening fire on the aid seekers. The incident has drawn international condemnation. A spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner on Human Rights stated that impeding access to food and relief for civilians may constitute a war crime. The ongoing violence underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and protection for innocent civilians.