More than 50 Palestinians were killed and hundreds wounded after the Israeli army attacked a crowd waiting for food aid in southern Gaza.

The incident took place near an aid distribution center in Khan Younis, where thousands of civilians were waiting for food. Witnesses say Israeli forces opened fire, causing heavy casualties. Hospitals in the area are facing a dramatic situation, overwhelmed by the number of wounded. The Israeli authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident, but attacks on crowds seeking aid have been reported frequently recently. Humanitarian organizations are warning of a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.