US and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings

Palestinians carry bags filled with food and humanitarian aid provided by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

An Israeli and US-backed group paused food delivery at its three distribution sites in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after health officials said dozens of Palestinians were killed in a series of shootings near the sites this week.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said it was in discussions with the Israeli military on better guiding foot traffic near the sites and enhancing military training procedures to promote safety.