Conflicting Reports from Gaza: Dozens Reportedly Killed Near Aid Trucks | IDF: “Incident Under Review”
Palestinian sources claim that dozens of people were killed in an alleged Israeli strike near humanitarian aid distribution points in northern Gaza. The IDF says the number of reported casualties does not match its operational data and has launched an initial review.
Palestinian media sources, primarily those affiliated with Hamas, reported Sunday that dozens of people were killed while waiting for humanitarian aid trucks in northern Gaza. While videos of body bags were published online, there is no direct footage from the scene of the alleged incident.
Reports vary regarding the number of casualties, and conflicting versions have emerged across different channels. The Hamas-controlled Health Ministry in Gaza issued a statement claiming dozens of fatalities.
IDF Response
In response, the IDF spokesperson confirmed that earlier today, a large crowd of thousands of Gazans had gathered in northern Gaza.
“IDF troops operating in the area conducted warning fire to disperse an immediate threat posed to the forces,” the statement said.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the number of reported casualties does not align with the information currently available to the IDF.”
The military emphasized the need for caution in handling reports originating from unreliable and hostile sources, and reiterated its commitment to humanitarian coordination:
“The IDF attaches the utmost importance to the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and is actively working—alongside international organizations - to facilitate it. The IDF does not intentionally target humanitarian aid convoys.”
Finally, the statement noted that the military is operating in a highly complex environment, where Hamas is deliberately creating friction that endangers both Gazan civilians and Israeli soldiers, and complicates the delivery of aid.