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Four killed by gunfire near Gaza aid centre, local health workers say

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Israel recently began to allow limited aid into Gaza after a three-month blockade, prioritising distribution through the GHF.

The distribution sites are part of a new aid system – widely condemned by humanitarian groups – aiming to bypass the UN, which Israel says has failed to prevent Hamas diverting aid to its fighters.

The UN says this had not been a widespread issue, and that the GHF system is unworkable and unethical.

GHF has been mired in controversy, after several deadly incidents took place during its first week of operation.

More than 60 Palestinians were killed by gunfire over the foundation’s first three days distributing aid, according to reports from medics and local health authorities.

Multiple witnesses blamed Israeli soldiers for the killings.

The IDF said it had fired warning shots on the first two days and shot near to Palestinian suspects advancing towards their positions on the third, adding that it is investigating the incidents.

On Saturday, six Palestinians were killed and several others were wounded by Israeli gunfire, the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency said.

The Israeli military again said it fired warning shots at suspects who approached them in a threatening manner.

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