Witnesses recount Israeli troops opening fire on crowd at Gaza aid hub
At least 31 people were killed and scores were wounded on Sunday as they were on their way to receive food in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials and multiple witnesses. (AP Production by Wafaa Shurafa)
Sky News puts BBC to shame on coverage of Gaza aid shooting
The BBC made desperate attempts to play a balancing act on today’s Gaza aid shooting that left more than 31 people dead. Not only did its presenter start the news by attributing to the Hamas-run health ministry even hours after the incident, the BBC then quickly broadcast a denial from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and a clarification from the IDF. Rifat Jawaid raises questions on BBC’s journalism by asking why the corporation must continue to receive funding in billions when it’s unable to use its vast resources to meaningful news gathering efforts.
In contrast, the coverage on Sky News was far better as Trevor Phillips quickly interviewed a senior Member of the Netanyahu government and grilled her on today’s tragic event.
Gaza aid boxes: Would you survive on this?
We asked people in London if they think they could survive off the aid boxes that are currently being given to Palestinians in Gaza.
Backed by the US and Israel, the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is distributing supplies that Palestinians say are woefully inadequate. This has come in the middle of a man-made famine — with children dying from starvation — and after months of Israel’s completely blocking any humanitarian aid or supplies getting into Gaza.
People had to queue for hours in the brutal heat, just to get one of these boxes. According to GHF, each one is meant to feed 5 to 6 people for 3 to 4 days. Here’s what some Palestinians say they actually received:
1 litre of oil
2kg of rice
4kg of flour
1kg of beans
Four cans of tuna
A jar of grape leaves
A jar of jam
A box of biscuits
Six packs of spaghetti
Tea bags
None of the Palestinians MEE spoke to received bottled water, cooking fuel, medicines, blankets, soap, washing powder or menstrual pads.
Additionally, none have reported receiving baby formula, baby food, nappies and essential supplies for babies and children to survive.
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