Israeli army admits shooting near aid point in central Gaza
The Israeli military statement published in English on Telegram says its troops fired “warning shots” overnight in the area of the Netzarim Corridor where dozens of Palestinians were reported killed and hundreds injured near an aid distribution point.
It claimed that “suspects” were advancing and “posing a threat to the troops”, adding that it is “aware of reports regarding individuals injured, the details are under review”.
The army also said that it was also reviewing reports of shooting by its forces “during daylight hours that corresponds with the footage circulated in the media”.
A Palestinian man injured near Netzarim Corridor receives treatment in the courtyard of al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza Strip on June 11
Nine killed in Israeli attack on distribution centre in southern Gaza
Our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic, citing a source at Nasser Hospital, report that nine Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army fire near an aid centre in southern Gaza’s Rafah governorate.
Earlier, we reported on a separate Israeli attack on an aid distribution point in central Gaza that killed 31 people.
A Palestinian wounded by Israeli fire near an aid distribution centre in central Gaza, according to medics, lies at al-Shifa Hospital, in Gaza City, June 11
Gaza’s health system on brink of collapse: Ministry
Gaza’s Health Ministry has released a statement warning that the health system in the besieged enclave, especially in the north, is on the brink of collapse. Here is a summary of its main points:
- ️Hospitals are experiencing severe overcrowding as Israeli forces continue to prevent the entry of life-saving medical supplies.️
- Hundreds of patients and wounded are suffering from incomplete treatment due to the severe depletion of the remaining medical departments.️
- The state of healthcare in northern Gaza is “catastrophic” after all hospitals were taken out of service.️
- Emergency solutions will become “meaningless” as health and humanitarian conditions deteriorate.
- The Ministry of Health renews its urgent appeal to all concerned parties to intervene immediately.
