**Chaos in Gaza: Aid Distribution System Under Fire**
In the past four weeks, a controversial aid system supported by the US and Israel has been plagued by repeated incidents of Palestinians being killed or injured while seeking help. The system, which was launched to provide food and other essential supplies to the people of Gaza, has been criticized for its failure to ensure safety and security.
**High Death Toll**
According to reports, at least 50 people have been killed in incidents related to the aid distribution system. Many more have been injured, with some videos showing bodies being pulled by horses or carried on pallets along main roads.
**Safety Concerns**
The aid system has been criticized for its lack of safety measures, particularly when it comes to ensuring that those seeking help can do so safely. Maps provided by the system’s administrators show “safe passages” but these have not been sufficient to prevent incidents.
**Incidents Caught on Camera**
Verified footage shows crowds running in fear as gunfire is heard in the distance, followed by an explosion. Other videos show bodies being pulled or carried along main roads, with some showing severe injuries.
**IDF Apologizes for Incident Involving Drones**
The Israeli military has apologized for an incident in which drones fired at a crowd waiting to collect aid, resulting in several deaths and injuries.
**Aid System Administrator Defends Operations**
Despite the criticism, the administrator of the aid system, the Gaza Humanitarian Forum (GHF), claims that it is “pleased” with its first month’s operations, which saw 46 million meals distributed among two million Gazans. However, the organization has acknowledged concerns regarding maintaining safe passage for those seeking aid.
**Calls for Greater Aid and Certainty**
The GHF spokesperson has stated that increasing aid would create greater certainty and less urgency in the population, reducing the need for people to take risks to collect aid.
This investigation by BBC Verify highlights the complexities of delivering aid in a conflict zone and the need for safety measures to be prioritized. We will continue to investigate this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Additional reporting and verifying by Paul Brown, Emma Pengelly, Lamees Atalebi, Richard Irvine-Brown, Benedict Garman, Alex Murray, Kumar Malhotra, Sebastian Vandermeersch, and Thomas Spencer.
