Key Point Summary – Hamas Opens Fire On Hungry

• Israeli drone video shows Hamas gunmen firing at hungry civilians
• The IDF denies involvement in deadly shooting at a Rafah aid center
• Gaza Health Ministry claims over 30 killed, nearly 170 wounded
• Conflicting reports from aid group GHF and Red Cross on casualties
• IDF says Hamas spreads “fake news” to block food aid distribution

Shocking Drone Footage Shows Armed Hamas Gunmen

Drone footage released by the Israel Defense Forces reveals armed Hamas militants shooting at starving civilians trying to collect food in Khan Younis.

The clip, posted Sunday on social media, shows masked gunmen hurling stones and opening fire at desperate Gazans gathered near an aid site.

Israel Blames Hamas For Chaos Around Aid Distribution

“Drone footage shows gunmen in Gaza shooting at civilians going to collect aid,” the IDF stated. “Hamas is doing everything in its power to prevent the successful distribution of food in Gaza.”

The Israeli military said the shocking video proves that Hamas—not Israel—is threatening aid delivery efforts in the war-torn region.

The footage has not yet been independently verified.

Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Rafah Shooting

Separately, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry accused Israeli forces of opening fire near a humanitarian aid center in Rafah, killing over 30 people and injuring nearly 170 more.

The International Committee of the Red Cross confirmed 21 deaths and nearly 180 injuries, including women and children.

But a US-based charity, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), told a different story. GHF stated there were no injuries and said the aid operation was completed without incident.

IDF Denies Firing At Civilians Near Aid Site

The IDF strongly rejected the allegations, calling them false. They said their troops did not shoot at civilians gathering food near the GHF-run center on the Israel-Gaza border.

“Findings from an initial inquiry indicate that the IDF did not fire at civilians while they were near or within the humanitarian aid distribution site,” the military said.

Instead, Israel pointed the finger at Hamas for inciting panic with “fake news.”

Witnesses Say Israeli Tanks Approached Crowd

Palestinian journalist Mohammed Ghareeb claimed that Israeli forces came within 1,000 yards of the aid site in Rafah, sparking chaos among thousands of people gathered for food.

Some witnesses told the BBC that Israeli soldiers may have fired warning shots. However, Israeli troops on the ground said they aimed away from the crowd and no injuries occurred.

Military Says Hamas Is Lying To Derail Relief Efforts

“We are a professional military,” said IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin. “We will investigate every allegation thoroughly.”

He urged the global public not to fall for what he described as Hamas disinformation.

“We’re cooperating with the American Civil Organization and international groups to get aid to the people — not to Hamas,” he added.

The Fight Over Aid Continues Amid War

As the war in Gaza drags on, the battle over public opinion and truth intensifies.

While Gaza’s people struggle for food and safety, both Hamas and Israel trade blame — and the truth often gets lost in the smoke of war.