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Five dead in latest Israeli shootings of Gazans seeking aid, say local officials
According to officials in the area, "Five Dead in the Latest Israeli Shootings of Gazans Seeking Aid" According to Gaza health authorities, Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, killing five Palestinians and wounding several others. The incident happened early on Sunday as people gathered to get desperately needed humanitarian aid in southern Gaza, where hunger and chaos were getting worse. Local officials said that when Israeli troops fired live rounds, the victims were unarmed civilians trying to get food supplies. The shootings are the most recent in a string of violent incidents that have occurred at aid collection sites, where thousands of displaced Gazans have been congregating on a daily basis in increasingly difficult circumstances. Gunfire broke out without warning, according to witnesses, causing panic and bloodshed. One local claimed, "People were just standing in line." The shooting then began. People fled in every direction. According to the Israeli military, individuals approached in a "suspicious manner" during restricted hours, and that soldiers fired warning shots. In a declared combat zone, troops had acted in accordance with protocol, according to a spokesperson. However, the Gaza Ministry of Health denied the Israeli account, stating that the victims were clearly civilians and did not pose a threat. A ministry statement stated, "These repeated attacks on people seeking aid are unacceptable and must stop." The deaths occur amid growing global concern regarding the accessibility and safety of humanitarian aid in Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) recently implemented hubs to manage the distribution system, which has been widely criticized for putting civilians in danger. Over 60 people have reportedly been killed and hundreds have been injured in the vicinity of aid centers since the GHF system was introduced at the end of May. In two weeks, the International Committee of the Red Cross received nearly 1,000 patients, many of whom had been shot near distribution areas. The aid delivery model isn't protecting the people it's supposed to help, according to warnings from the UN and humanitarian groups. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated that the targeting of civilians may constitute war crimes and called for a thorough investigation. Food collection has become a life-threatening ordeal, according to aid workers in Gaza due to overcrowding, disorganized distribution, and the presence of armed forces. A field coordinator for an international relief organization stated, "The situation is desperate." "For a bag of flour, people are putting their lives in danger." To lessen the likelihood of violence, officials with the GHF stated that they were looking into new approaches, such as direct distribution in neighborhoods, as well as reviewing security protocols. Despite this, difficulties with logistics and safety have necessitated numerous operations suspensions. In Gaza, the humanitarian situation is still dire. Many families are completely dependent on sporadic aid deliveries to survive with over 80% of the population displaced and critical infrastructure destroyed. Food insecurity is widespread, and hospitals are swamped. The shooting on Sunday occurred as Muslims were getting ready for the significant religious holiday known as Eid al-Adha. The celebrations were subdued by grief and hardship for many. “We have nothing,” said one mother of four. "We don't have any food, no place to sleep, and now they shoot us when we try to get help." There is a growing demand for accountability and aid system reform. Rights groups say that more civilians will die trying to survive unless drastic changes are made. A number of humanitarian organizations called on Israel and its partners to make sure that aid is distributed safely, openly, and in accordance with international law in a statement that they issued together. The statement read, "Every civilian death is a failure of humanity and a breach of responsibility." As the conflict grinds on and political efforts stall, the burden falls increasingly on local responders and ordinary people to manage the crisis. There is little hope left for those in Rafah and other besieged areas. One of the survivors of the shooting on Sunday stated, "We wake up every day not knowing if we’ll eat, or if we’ll live." This is not charity. It's a ruse."
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in Criminal
Room 313 Is Never Booked
The Bellmoor Hotel was old, but not abandoned. It stood in the heart of a foggy New England town, with creaking wooden floors, ornate wallpaper faded with time, and a lobby clock that had stopped ticking sometime in the 1950s. The place had a charm—quiet, polite, always dimly lit.
By Muhammad Saeed7 months ago in Criminal
The Most Dangerous Cities Around The World. AI-Generated.
From castles positioned on crumbling cliffs to apartment blocks and toxic wastelands, join me as we check out the scariest cities built on the edge of the earth. With each city, we'll be raising the stakes as each one grows more and more precarious. Starting with some canoe culture in Logos, Nigeria. Living by the ocean sounds pretty fun, but in some places, life on the water can be downright dangerous. On the very edge of Logos is a partially floating community called Makoko that consists of six separate villages making up a gigantic slum. Four of them are based on the water of the Lacos Lagoon on the east coast and most of the structures here are built on strong stilts which keep them from collapsing into the dirty and polluted water. This community is squashed together with population estimates of up to 250,000 people. And I thought living in an apartment with six roommates was grand. You have to navigate the slum on canoe and survive with little electricity and sanitation. Furthermore, the residents are particularly vulnerable to disease and the slum faces incredibly high levels of maternal mortality and childbirth. But residents there have made the most of their watery home. The settlement has several general stores, churches, and a motel. It even used to be home to the Makoko floating school, which was held up by recycled plastic barrels that float on the water and a triangular roof, which kept the structure balanced. But this way of life is under threat. In recent years, Logos has seen increasingly intense floods and rains that pose a threat to the whole city. Makoko's location on the water makes it particularly vulnerable, and there's dangers that rising sea levels caused by climate change will sink the entire slum into the ocean. Several buildings like the floating school have already collapsed, and in future decades, the whole of Makoko might fade away forever, meaning it's literally on the current edge of the earth. Man, there's something eerily scary about knowing your city will eventually be sunk by the sea. Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. sometimes. But Makoko isn't the only community that was built in a life-threatening location. We usually think of a city as a great sprawling metropolis with loads of buildings and bustling streets spread out over different neighborhoods. Yet, Yanzhen in China's Yunan Province is a busy city that's incredibly compact because the entire thing runs along the banks of the Hang River. Trying to fit an entire city on a handful of long winding roads sounds crazy, but incredibly Yanjin has 450,000 residents, which for context beats the population of American cities like Orlando, New Orleans, and Honolulu.
By taylor lindani8 months ago in Criminal
🏔️How One Man Tried to Steal a Piece of Iceland — and Almost Got Away With It
🏔️How One Man Tried to Steal a Piece of Iceland — and Almost Got Away With It In the remote eastern fjords of Iceland, near the small municipality of Djúpivogur, lies the tranquil and scenic Berufjörður region, home to dramatic mountains, rugged coastlines, and a distinctive black-sand beach formed from millennia of volcanic activity. These black beaches are more than just visually striking — they’re geologically significant. Made from finely eroded basalt rock created by past eruptions, the sand is a rare product of Iceland’s volatile tectonic and glacial history. Protected under Icelandic environmental laws, such formations are considered national treasures and are tightly regulated. Yet in 2007, this small area became the unlikely scene of a strange environmental crime — one that captured headlines, drew national attention, and raised uncomfortable questions about conservation, enforcement, and human greed.
By Kek Viktor8 months ago in Criminal
A Journey Cut Short: The Grace Millane Tragedy That Shocked the World. Content Warning.
In November 2018, Grace Millane, a 22-year-old from Essex, England, arrived in New Zealand as part of her solo backpacking trip around the world. Vibrant, well-educated, and filled with wanderlust, Grace had recently graduated from the University of Lincoln with a degree in Advertising and Marketing. Her journey was meant to be one of self-discovery, adventure, and connection. What unfolded instead was a story that would send ripples of grief and outrage across continents.
By Salar Khan8 months ago in Criminal
Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes After Trump Rebuke
**Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes After Trump Rebuke** Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated sharply following a barrage of drone and missile attacks by both sides, just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized the leadership of both nations. One of the most intense aerial confrontations in recent months has resulted in the deployment of dozens of drones, the destruction of important infrastructure, and renewed calls for diplomatic intervention. Over 350 Iranian-made Shahed drones and a number of cruise missiles, according to Ukrainian military sources, were launched by Russia against important Ukrainian cities like Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv. Ukrainian air defense systems were activated immediately and reportedly intercepted a majority of the drones, though significant damage was still sustained in various areas. The primary targets included civil buildings, energy infrastructure, and rail networks. In response, Ukraine launched its own wave of drone attacks, targeting Russian-held military installations and fuel depots in areas of Crimea and Belgorod. Explosions were reported near several key logistical hubs, causing temporary disruptions in Russian military operations. The counterattacks, according to Kyiv, are a "measured response" to Russia's "escalating aggression." This intensification in hostilities came on the heels of a controversial social media post by Donald Trump, who labeled Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy” and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being unwilling to compromise for peace. Trump, who had previously made a point of praising his close relationships with both leaders, expressed dissatisfaction over the inability to reach a ceasefire and suggested that both sides were ignoring the larger interests of the world. Trump’s statement triggered reactions across global diplomatic circles. The Kremlin dismissed his remarks as “emotional,” emphasizing that Russia’s military operations are a matter of national security. Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, were more reserved, with a presidential advisor noting that peace cannot be built on “false equivalence” between aggressor and victim.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in Criminal
Ghana Kicks Out Migrants Specially From Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger Ghanaians Spew Hatred
Friday, 16 May 2025 By: TB Obwoge I will never forget how I felt living in Ghana, it was never a moment where I felt welcome or at total peace because of the complexion of my skin. I laugh when I see the few lighter skin Black Americans proclaiming how wonderful Ghana is to them. I also noticed that in almost every video of Black Americans in Ghana that ligher skin Black people are often missing. I mean surely we exist, in the United States I can't help but see the various shades everywhere I go.
By IwriteMywrongs8 months ago in Criminal
