The Israeli military claimed its soldiers had only fired warning shots at the Palestinians. “Earlier today, a gathering was identified adjacent to an aid distribution truck that got stuck in the area of Khan Younis, and in proximity to IDF troops operating in the area,” the military said in a statement.

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