Shots fired as US-backed humanitarian centre begins distributing food in Gaza

Palestinians carry boxes containing food and humanitarian aid packages delivered by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

Chaos erupted on the second day of aid operations by a new US-backed group in Gazaas desperate Palestinians overwhelmed a centre distributing food on Tuesday, breaking through fences.

Nearby Israeli troops fired warning shots, sending people fleeing in panic.