New Evidence Emerges in Deadly Gaza Aid Convoy Shooting Amid Ongoing Investigation

A CNN investigation has unearthed compelling evidence suggesting Israeli military forces opened fire on Palestinian civilians seeking food at an aid distribution site in southern Gaza on June 1, 2025, an incident the Palestinian health ministry reported killed over 30 people and injured dozens. This detailed inquiry, based on eyewitness accounts, geolocated videos, and forensic analysis, challenges initial Israeli denials and brings renewed scrutiny to the safety of humanitarian aid operations in the besieged territory.

Eyewitnesses described sustained volleys of gunfire from Israeli troops targeting crowds gathered near a militarized aid site in Tel al-Sultan, Rafah, in the early hours of that Sunday. Videos from the scene, verified by CNN, show Palestinians taking cover amid intense gunfire. Weapons experts analyzing footage and retrieved bullets indicate the use of machine guns consistent with those in the Israeli military’s arsenal, including those mounted on tanks. Despite the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) initially stating their troops did not fire at civilians near the site, an Israeli military source later acknowledged warning shots were fired, and subsequent incidents saw the IDF admit to firing warning shots at individuals deviating from designated routes.

The incident on June 1, 2025, marked the deadliest event involving aid distribution in recent months, highlighting the perilous conditions faced by desperate civilians. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US and Israeli-backed initiative operating the site, maintains no gunfire occurred within or adjacent to their distribution points, attributing such claims to Hamas propaganda. However, the CNN investigation reveals a chaotic scene where gunfire continued even after the site opened, with surveillance footage showing tracer fire in the distance as crowds rushed for aid. The findings raise critical questions about the security protocols and efficacy of the new aid mechanism, which UN agencies have criticized as unsafe and politically motivated, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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