According to the Ministry of Health of Gaza, since May 27, 549 people have lost their lives and more than 4,000 were injured in the vicinity of help centers
Israeli soldiers reported to the Haaretz newspaper that they received instructions to trigger civilians trying to obtain assistance, characterizing the region as a “extermination camp.” Reports indicate that shots against unarmed groups near food distribution points have become a common practice, even in the absence of threats. The Prime Minister And Defense Minister Israel Katz refuted these allegations, calling them “malicious lies.” According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, since May 27, 549 people have lost their lives and more than 4,000 were injured in the vicinity of help centers. The distribution of food, which should be organized, has shown chaotic, with desperate crowds and frequent shots to disperse them. A soldier described the situation as a “extermination field” where civilians are treated as a threat.
Reports of officers and soldiers indicate that army communication with the civilian population occurs through shots, and loss of lives is not seen as a “pitiful incident.” A GHF security officer criticized this approach, stating that it is unacceptable that people need to seek help under fire. Brigade General Yehuda Vach, who runs division 252, is appointed as responsible for the firing orders against civilians. The Military General Corregedoria was in charge of investigating cases of possible crimes, but there is discontent between high officers regarding the lack of proper investigation.
An Armed Forces spokesman claimed that Hamas obstructs the distribution of food and that the guidelines prohibit intentional to civilian attacks. The Humanitarian Foundation for Gaza (GHF) began distributing help after Israel interrupted the sending of groceries, raising concerns about the possibility of mass hunger in the region. Traditional humanitarian organizations criticized the GHF approach, considering it a drastic change in assistance operations.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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