Civil Defense spokesman in the Gaza Strip, Mahmoud Basal, announced on Tuesday that at least 25 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured as a result of Israeli shelling since Tuesday morning, targeting civilian gatherings in the Al-Alam and Al-Shakoush areas near the aid center northwest of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.
"At least 25 martyrs and dozens of wounded were transferred to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis as a result of Israeli occupation forces' fire, which targeted civilians with bullets and tank shells as they were trying to reach the aid center," Basal said in a statement.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior in Gaza announced that 21 people were killed in an attack targeting the vicinity of the Netzarim crossing, where humanitarian aid distribution centers are located.
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Gaza Civil Defense: At least 25 dead by Israeli fire while waiting for humanitarian aid.