Chaos erupted in Gaza as desperate Palestinians overwhelmed a US-backed aid distribution center, leading to Israeli troops firing warning shots. At least three Palestinians were injured. The UN and other aid organizations have rejected the new aid system, citing concerns about its ability to meet the needs of Gaza's population and the risk of friction with Israeli forces. Palestinians, facing a severe food shortage due to the Israeli blockade, walked miles to reach the center, resulting in a chaotic scramble for supplies. The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation attributed the chaos to the large number of people seeking aid and stated that they temporarily suspended operations for safety reasons. Israel maintains the new system is necessary to prevent Hamas from diverting supplies.

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