Army later harassed: Israel: Deaths in aid convoy blamed on mass gatherings

Then the soldiers were attacked
Israel: Aid Convoy Crowded

March 3, 2024 at 3:41 pm

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Israel has come under international criticism after aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip left over a hundred dead and many injured. An investigation by the army now shows that the crowd triggered the disaster.

According to the Israeli military, dozens of Palestinians were killed by a mob during a planned aid delivery in the Gaza Strip on Thursday. A military spokesman said most of the deaths were not caused by Israeli military fire, contrary to what Hamas claimed. Instead, most of the victims were crushed to death by the Israeli soldiers. They then fired warning shots and shot dead individuals who threatened the soldiers. This is the result of an initial investigation by the Army, which is to be followed by further investigations by an independent commission.

According to consistent reports, dozens of Palestinians were killed and injured on Thursday before a planned aid distribution near Gaza City. Health officials affiliated with the terrorist organization Hamas said more than 100 people had died after being shot by Israeli forces.

Israel had already denied the information on Thursday and said a group approached the soldiers despite warning bombs. They fired at those who had threatened. The incident drew international criticism. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation.

The Gaza war began on October 7 with Hamas' attack on Israel, in which the Islamists killed 1,200 people and took about 240 hostages, according to Israeli figures. Israel retaliated with an invasion of Palestine and airstrikes. Palestinian officials say more than 30,000 Gazans have been killed since then. Much of the infrastructure for the densely populated coastal region of 2.3 million people has been destroyed. UN warns of disastrous supply situation for general public