Gaza’s health ministry says at least 20 people were killed and 155 wounded by Israeli shelling as they waited for aid on Thursday, as desperate Palestinians increasingly face deadly violence in their search for food. The Kuwaiti Roundabout in Gaza City has become known as an area where aid trucks distribute food, attracting crowds of people desperate for supplies. Amid a collapse of public authority in Gaza, the arrival of aid trucks has sparked chaos and disorder that often leaves thousands at risk of harm during the distribution. At least seven people were killed and 86 others injured after Israeli troops opened fire, according to health official and eyewitness. Child malnutrition in the region is about three times higher than in southern Gaza, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Source: CNN March 14, 2024 22:03 UTC