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A reporter in Gaza recounts a harrowing experience obtaining food from a U.S. and Israeli-supported distribution site. He witnessed chaotic scenes, including crowds fighting over rations, Israeli military fire injuring and killing people, and armed thieves. The site, criticized by the UN as a "death trap," operates with unpredictable opening times, increasing the risk to Palestinians seeking food amidst widespread hunger caused by ongoing conflict and restrictions. The reporter and his cousin were targeted by laser beams from U.S. contractors and robbed after successfully acquiring food. The Israeli military's response to accusations of deliberately targeting civilians is under review.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.