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Red Cross Confirms 27 Killed in Gaza After Gunfire on Aid Seekers

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, near an aid distribution hub in Rafah, Gaza, Israeli forces opened fire on individuals attempting to reach the site, resulting in the deaths of 27 people.
The shootings occurred because some individuals reportedly left the designated safe corridor and ignored warning shots near Israeli military zones around aid points.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation operates the aid sites and stated no violence occurred at the secure distribution locations, while witnesses described indiscriminate Israeli fire at the Flag Roundabout.
A spokesperson for the Red Cross reported that their field hospital in Rafah treated 184 injured individuals, including 19 who were dead upon arrival and eight who later succumbed to their injuries, bringing the confirmed death toll to 27.
The incident highlights the risks Palestinians face when accessing food aid amid a militarized humanitarian system that the UN condemns for not addressing the mounting hunger crisis.

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