Israeli soldiers reveal they received orders to open fire on unarmed Palestinian civilians near Gaza aid distribution points, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands injured amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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In a shocking revelation reported by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, soldiers stationed near Gaza’s aid distribution centers have confirmed receiving direct orders from their superiors to shoot unarmed Palestinian civilians.

These civilians were gathered around food distribution points amid a severe humanitarian crisis caused by over 20 months of Israeli military aggression. The soldiers’ testimonies classify these actions as war crimes under international law.

According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, since May 27, at least 549 Palestinians have been killed and more than 4,000 injured in and around aid centers. Soldiers interviewed described the areas near these centers as “veritable killing grounds,” where between two and five Palestinians are shot daily despite posing no threat.

One soldier stated, “They were shot at as if they were an attack force,” highlighting the disproportionate use of live ammunition, heavy machine guns, grenades, and mortars instead of non-lethal crowd control measures.

The testimonies reveal a deliberate military strategy to prevent Palestinians from accessing humanitarian aid. Soldiers reported firing on civilians approaching the aid sites before opening hours and dispersing crowds after closing, often shooting at close range without any provocation or hostile fire from the Palestinians. “I never heard or saw gunshots from the other side,” one soldier said, emphasizing the unarmed status of the victims.

Israel's orders to shoot unarmed Palestinians at aid sites, as admitted by soldiers, expose Zionism's brutal core. Turning food distribution into a killing field is not defense. It's a calculated starvation tactic, a moral abyss that demands global condemnation.

— Elder Speech (@elderspeech) June 27, 2025

These admissions come amid mounting evidence of Israel’s systematic repression and violence against Palestinians, which human rights organizations and left-wing sources classify as war crimes and crimes against humanity. The United Nations and Human Rights Watch have condemned the killings, calling for immediate investigations and accountability for those responsible.

Israel’s Military Advocate General has reportedly launched an inquiry into these incidents, but the Israeli government and military continue to deny wrongdoing publicly, refusing to disclose information about operations near aid centers.

The killings occur against the backdrop of an acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where nearly two million Palestinians face starvation and deprivation due to an ongoing blockade and military operations. Aid distribution points are among the few lifelines for the population, making the deliberate targeting of civilians seeking food an egregious violation of human rights.

These revelations underscore the urgent need for international solidarity with the Palestinian people. The global community must demand an immediate ceasefire, halt to the blockade, and full accountability for war crimes committed by Israeli forces. Only through united resistance against imperialist aggression can justice and peace be achieved for Palestine.

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