UN secretary-general demands probe into Palestinian deaths during aid distribution

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep shock over reports of Palestinians killed and injured on June 1 while trying to receive humanitarian aid in Gaza, and he urgently called for an independent investigation into the tragic incident.

In an official statement, he emphasised the gravity of the situation, saying that it was unacceptable for Palestinians to have to risk their lives for food, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.  

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians and wounded dozens of others near an aid distribution site operated by the US-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. 

The Israeli military said it was aware of reports of casualties and the incident was being thoroughly looked into.

By Naila Huseynova