Israeli tank and gunfire reported as Palestinians try to reach new aid centre

Palestinians heading to receive food and humanitarian aid packages from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Rafah (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

Israeli tank and gunfire was heard on Tuesday while giant crowds of Palestinians tried to reach a newly opened aid distribution centre in southern Gaza, it has been reported.

Witnesses said chaos erupted as desperate people broke through fences at the centre, forcing staff to retreat.