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U.S. aid contractor says colleagues opened fire on Gazans

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The Hamas-run health ministry reports that nearly 100 Palestinians were killed over the past day by Israeli air strikes and shootings. Nearly half were killed on their way to get food from an American-backed aid organization. Debora Patta has more about the risk Palestinians are taking to avoid starving.

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  • Nearly 100 Palestinians were reported killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes and shootings, with about half killed while seeking food aid.
  • A U.S. security contractor alleged that colleagues opened fire on Palestinians at a GHF aid site. 47s
  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation receives U.S. government funding but has not disclosed all its financial sources. 1m 38s
  • Critics say GHF's aid distribution methods create dangerous choke points and may contribute to displacement within Gaza. 2m 19s
  • GHF has only four aid sites, down from 400, forcing aid seekers to travel long distances and face crowded, hazardous conditions. 2m 26s
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