At least 26 Palestinians killed after Israeli forces open fire near Gaza aid distribution center: Red Crescent
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Above: Displaced Palestinians walk along a road to receive humanitarian aid packages from a U.S. and Israeli-backed foundation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on June 5, 2025. Image copyright: Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Though the situation is still unclear, it seems relatively certain that Israeli forces have opened fire on Palestinians seeking aid. These incidents further demonstrate that the GHF's operations have been a failure and the U.N. should handle aid distribution. Both sides need to make concessions so that the ceasefire can be fully implemented and the hostages are returned.
Pro-Israel narrative
Israeli forces did not kill civilians near Rafah and such accusations in the media only fuel antisemitic attacks against Jews around the world, such as the most recent barbaric attack in Colorado. Hamas is working overtime to sabotage the GHF so that it can take control of aid like it has throughout the war. Indeed, the media must stop parroting Hamas propaganda.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Like the flour massacre and medic massacre before it, Israeli forces have committed more genocidal attacks on Palestinian civilians and then lied about it. There was simply no cause for this attack on aid seekers save for Israel's objective to kill as many Palestinians as possible. The Trump administration, just like the previous administration, has lied about the war and has fully supported Israel as it continues its genocidal policies.