Israeli troops open fire close to Gaza aid site, killing three, say officials

Israeli troops open fire close to Gaza aid site, killing three, say officials
Palestinians struggle to get donated food (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip have opened fire as people headed towards an aid distribution site, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, health officials and a witness said.

The military said it fired warning shots at “suspects” who approached its forces in Rafah.

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