Nearly 100 people killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say
NPR Online NewsJUL 21
Israeli Forces Allegedly Kill Dozens of Palestinian Aid Seekers in Gaza in Single Incident
Above: Palestinians gather at a food distribution point in Gaza City on July 20, 2025. Image copyright: Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Though the situation is still unclear, it seems relatively certain that Israeli forces have opened fire on Palestinians seeking aid. These incidents further demonstrate that Israeli-backed initiatives to deliver food have been a failure, and the U.N. should handle aid distribution. Both sides need to make concessions so that the ceasefire can be fully implemented and the hostages can be returned.
Pro-Israel narrative
Israeli forces do not intentionally kill civilians, and such accusations in the media only fuel antisemitic attacks against Jews around the world, such as the most recent barbaric attack in Colorado. Hamas is working overtime to sabotage the GHF so that it can take control of aid like it has throughout the war. Indeed, the media must stop parroting Hamas propaganda.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Like the flour massacre and medic massacre before it, Israeli forces have committed more genocidal attacks on Palestinian civilians and then lied about it. There was simply no cause for any of these attacks on aid seekers, save for Israel's objective to kill as many Palestinians as possible. The Trump administration, just like the previous administration, has lied about the war and has fully supported Israel as it continues its genocidal policies.