Hadil Al-Shalchi

It was another day of chaos and confusion as thousands of Palestinians tried to receive food from a site delivering supplies in the south of Gaza. Witnesses who were approaching the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, or GHF, site said the Israeli military shot into the crowd.

It was another day of chaos and confusion as thousands of Palestinians tried to receive food from a site delivering supplies in the south of Gaza. Witnesses who were approaching the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, or GHF, site said the Israeli military shot into the crowd.

The Israeli military said that it initially fired warning shots to disperse a crowd that had gotten too close to troops and then directed fire near individuals who continued to approach them. The military said it was aware of casualties and was investigating. GHF insisted there was no shooting in its facility and said the incident took place beyond their, quote, secure distribution site.

The Israeli military said that it initially fired warning shots to disperse a crowd that had gotten too close to troops and then directed fire near individuals who continued to approach them. The military said it was aware of casualties and was investigating. GHF insisted there was no shooting in its facility and said the incident took place beyond their, quote, secure distribution site.

The United Nations said that aid distribution has become a, quote, death trap. Hadil Al-Shalchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

The United Nations said that aid distribution has become a, quote, death trap. Hadil Al-Shalchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

And why is that?

And why is that?

Thousands of Palestinians make their way out of Khan Yunus, dust rising from the destroyed streets. A man balances his children and suitcases on a horse-drawn cart. Israel's military says the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunus is now designated a dangerous combat zone. Carrying a big yellow water can over his shoulders, Tahir al-Farra says he's desperate.

Thousands of Palestinians make their way out of Khan Yunus, dust rising from the destroyed streets. A man balances his children and suitcases on a horse-drawn cart. Israel's military says the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunus is now designated a dangerous combat zone. Carrying a big yellow water can over his shoulders, Tahir al-Farra says he's desperate.

No food, no drink, no education, no health, no medical care, he says. Just displacement, humiliation, destruction and death every day. Ceasefire talks resumed this week, but broke down within two days. Hadil Al-Shauchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

No food, no drink, no education, no health, no medical care, he says. Just displacement, humiliation, destruction and death every day. Ceasefire talks resumed this week, but broke down within two days. Hadil Al-Shauchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

Israel's military has dramatically intensified its campaign in Gaza, with President Trump still in the region. That's the sound of a few of the strikes overnight in the north of Gaza. Israeli officials say the intense bombing is their final warning to Hamas. Surrender or they will launch an expanded offensive in Gaza.

Israel's military has dramatically intensified its campaign in Gaza, with President Trump still in the region. That's the sound of a few of the strikes overnight in the north of Gaza. Israeli officials say the intense bombing is their final warning to Hamas. Surrender or they will launch an expanded offensive in Gaza.

In preparation for it, dubbed Gideon's chariot, Israel has been calling up tens of thousands of reservists. The plan involves displacing a large number of Palestinians to the south. There were hopes President Trump would advance talks towards a ceasefire during his trip to the Middle East, but there has been no public announcement about the talks. Hadil Alshalchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

In preparation for it, dubbed Gideon's chariot, Israel has been calling up tens of thousands of reservists. The plan involves displacing a large number of Palestinians to the south. There were hopes President Trump would advance talks towards a ceasefire during his trip to the Middle East, but there has been no public announcement about the talks. Hadil Alshalchi, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

The vessel was carrying volunteers from over 21 countries, according to the group Freedom Flotilla Coalition. Twelve crew members and four civilians were attempting to take food and other supplies to Gaza. The strike came just after midnight on Friday, and video posted online showed red flames engulfing a boat. The Maltese government said there were no casualties. The Israeli army did not comment.

The vessel was carrying volunteers from over 21 countries, according to the group Freedom Flotilla Coalition. Twelve crew members and four civilians were attempting to take food and other supplies to Gaza. The strike came just after midnight on Friday, and video posted online showed red flames engulfing a boat. The Maltese government said there were no casualties. The Israeli army did not comment.

Israel has blocked all aid, including food, from entering Gaza for two months now, It says it's a tactic to pressure Hamas to accept a new deal to release more hostages. In 2010, Israeli troops stormed a Turkish ship carrying aid to Gaza. Nine people were killed on board. Hadil Al-Shalji, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

Israel has blocked all aid, including food, from entering Gaza for two months now, It says it's a tactic to pressure Hamas to accept a new deal to release more hostages. In 2010, Israeli troops stormed a Turkish ship carrying aid to Gaza. Nine people were killed on board. Hadil Al-Shalji, NPR News, Tel Aviv.