The UN Secretary-General is calling for an independent investigation into the deaths of Palestinians near a Gaza aid distribution center. Witnesses reported Israeli forces firing on civilians waiting for aid, resulting in conflicting casualty reports ranging from 21 to 31 deaths and numerous injuries. Israel denies targeting civilians, attributing the incident to Hamas. The UN human rights chief called the current aid delivery method unacceptable and dehumanizing. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which runs the center, also denies any incident occurred at or near its facility.

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