On June 3, 2025, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the tragic situations faced by Palestinians in Gaza, specifically highlighting the unacceptable risk they face while seeking food. Following deadly incidents where Israeli forces reportedly fired on civilians at aid distribution sites, Guterres called for an independent inquiry into these attacks. The Israeli government reacted sharply, criticizing Guterres for not addressing the alleged role of Hamas in the violence. Additional reports confirmed further civilian casualties as another shooting occurred while civilians were attempting to collect aid in Rafah, raising urgent calls for investigations.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the deaths of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza, calling for accountability and an independent investigation into these tragic incidents.
Witnesses reported that Israeli forces fired at civilians waiting to receive aid, leading to at least 21 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries.
Israel's Foreign Ministry criticized Guterres, claiming that he ignored Hamas’s role in the violence and alleging that Hamas interferes with aid distribution.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported another incident where Israeli forces shot at civilians collecting aid in Rafah, resulting in at least 24 fatalities.
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