‘Armed Palestinians’, not army, fired on Gaza crowd awaiting aid: Israel, According to recent reports, the Israeli army has denied allegations that their troops opened fire on a crowd of civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the northern Gaza Strip. Instead, the Israeli army claims that “armed Palestinians” fired on the crowd, causing chaos and confusion.
The incident occurred amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with tensions running high in the region. The Hamas-ruled territory’s health ministry had initially claimed that Israeli soldiers had fired at the convoy of aid trucks, causing injuries and fatalities among the civilians waiting for assistance.
The Israeli army, however, has refuted these claims, insisting that their troops did not open fire on the crowd. Instead, they have accused “armed Palestinians” of instigating the violence, and have pledged to investigate the incident further. The conflicting reports have sparked outrage and concern among international observers, who are calling for an independent investigation to determine what really happened.
Incident Overview
On March 15, 2024, the Israeli military denied firing at a convoy of aid trucks in the northern Gaza Strip, where armed Palestinians had opened fire while crowds were waiting for aid trucks. According to Reuters, the Israeli military defended its actions in an official statement, stating that its soldiers did not open fire on the convoy of aid trucks and that they acted in accordance with Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) regulations.
Location of the Event
The event took place in the northern Gaza Strip, where civilians were waiting for humanitarian aid. The aid convoy was reportedly carrying food and medical supplies for the people of Gaza. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hamas, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007.
Identification of Armed Individuals
According to the Korea Times, the Israeli army claimed that “armed Palestinians” opened fire on civilians awaiting humanitarian aid in northern Gaza. The Hamas-ruled territory’s health ministry, on the other hand, claimed that Israeli forces fired on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza City, resulting in the death of at least 100 people and hundreds more injured. The identity of the armed individuals involved in the incident remains unclear.
The incident has sparked outrage among Palestinians and human rights groups, who have accused Israel of using excessive force against unarmed civilians. The Israeli military has defended its actions, stating that it acted in accordance with its regulations and that it will investigate the incident to determine what happened.
Aftermath
Israel’s Official Statement
According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli army released an official statement denying any involvement in the incident that occurred in northern Gaza where “armed Palestinians” opened fire on civilians waiting for humanitarian aid. The army claimed that the incident was orchestrated by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Israel further stated that it would take whatever measures necessary to protect its citizens and ensure their safety.
Response from Palestinian Authorities
The Palestinian authorities, on the other hand, have accused Israel of being responsible for the incident. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza claimed that Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens more. The ministry also stated that the incident occurred in the same area that was targeted hours earlier by Israeli forces.
International Reactions
The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from the international community. The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the incident, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressing his condolences to the families of the victims. The European Union has also condemned the incident, with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell calling for an immediate end to the violence and a return to the negotiating table.
In conclusion, the incident in northern Gaza has once again highlighted the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. While Israel has denied any involvement in the incident, the Palestinian authorities have accused Israel of being responsible. The international community has called for an independent investigation into the incident and a return to the negotiating table to resolve the ongoing conflict.
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