Twenty Palestinians died in a stampede at a Gaza food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organization, the first such deaths reported by the group. Witnesses blamed stun grenades and pepper spray used by guards, causing panic. Simultaneously, Israeli strikes killed 41 others in Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) alleges Hamas incited the unrest, while witnesses report Israeli troops firing on crowds heading to the site. The incident highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with hundreds previously killed while accessing food aid.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.