Israeli forces reportedly killed at least 23 Palestinians seeking food at aid distribution sites in the Gaza Strip, according to hospital officials and eyewitnesses. The shootings occurred as desperate crowds gathered near multiple distribution points, with witnesses describing indiscriminate gunfire and chaos as people tried to reach food supplies. Hospitals in southern and central Gaza received numerous bodies and wounded, with similar incidents reported in recent days, raising concerns about the safety of aid seekers. The United Nations has documented hundreds of deaths near aid sites since late May, while malnutrition-related fatalities continue to rise amid ongoing conflict and blockade. Israeli authorities and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation have denied responsibility for the high death tolls, claiming only warning shots were fired, but have not responded to questions about the latest incidents.