Days after a massacre by Israeli troops in Gaza City triggered fears of complicating ceasefire negotiations Cairo is hosting a critical round of talks between the two sides but the conversation reached a dead end before it could even begin. In the latest development an Israeli official had said that the country will not be sending its delegation to the Egyptian Capital for ceasefire talks. Watch to know more!

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Meanwhile the situation in Gaza remains dire with Food Supplies running dangerously low. The risk of famine looms over the 2.3 million people. Aid agencies have warned of the worsening humanitarian crisis. The US military for the First Time air dropped humanitarian Aid and according to the reports three C130 planes delivered more than 38,000 meals into the territory. The US Air drops were coordinated with the Royal Jordanian Air Force which has also been airdropping food and took part in Saturday's Mission. Watch to know more!

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Overnight Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine’s Odesa region killed at least seven people, authorities reported early Saturday. US President Joe Biden announced that the American military will start carrying out airdrops of food and supplies into Gaza in the coming days, joining other countries like France, Jordan and Egypt that have done the same. Watch to know more!

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Condemnations have poured in from around the world after Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinian civilians, killing hundreds, during Gaza aid delivery. The scenes of carnage at food aid sites invited condemnation from countries around the world with many pressing for an immediate ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

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The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2).

The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals, and the White House affirmed its commitment to sustaining these efforts, noting Israel's support for the initiative.

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In solidarity, several nations, including France, Egypt, and Jordan, have also conducted airdrops to provide aid to Gaza.

The gravity of the situation in the Gaza Strip is underscored by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, reporting that at least 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the enclave's population, are on the brink of famine.

Disturbingly, individuals resorting to consuming animal feed for survival and reports from medics highlighting cases of children succumbing to malnutrition and dehydration have prompted the U.N. to acknowledge "overwhelming obstacles" in delivering essential aid.

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Earlier on Friday, United States President Joe Biden said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead.

On Thursday (Feb 29), a huge crowd of people in North Gaza rushed towards food aid trucks after which the Israeli forces guarding those trucks opened fire at them.

"The loss of life is heartbreaking. People are so desperate that innocent people got caught in a terrible war unable to feed their families, and you saw the response when they tried to get aid in," Biden said.&nbsp;

He added, "And we need to do more in the United States, will do more. In the coming days, we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops."&nbsp;

"In addition to expanding deliveries by land, as I said, we're gonna -- we're gonna insist that Israel facilitate more trucks and more routes to get more and more people the help they need. No excuses because the truth is, aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," the US president further said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2).

The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2). The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals, and the White House affirmed its commitment to sustaining these efforts, noting Israel's support for the initiative. Also read: US to start airdropping food, supplies into Gaza in days ahead: Biden In solidarity, several nations, including France, Egypt, and Jordan, have also conducted airdrops to provide aid to Gaza. The gravity of the situation in the Gaza Strip is underscored by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, reporting that at least 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the enclave's population, are on the brink of famine. Disturbingly, individuals resorting to consuming animal feed for survival and reports from medics highlighting cases of children succumbing to malnutrition and dehydration have prompted the U.N. to acknowledge "overwhelming obstacles" in delivering essential aid. Also Read: Israel-Hamas war: Hoping for Gaza ceasefire deal by Ramadan, says Biden Earlier on Friday, United States President Joe Biden said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead. On Thursday (Feb 29), a huge crowd of people in North Gaza rushed towards food aid trucks after which the Israeli forces guarding those trucks opened fire at them. "The loss of life is heartbreaking. People are so desperate that innocent people got caught in a terrible war unable to feed their families, and you saw the response when they tried to get aid in," Biden said. He added, "And we need to do more in the United States, will do more. In the coming days, we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops." "In addition to expanding deliveries by land, as I said, we're gonna -- we're gonna insist that Israel facilitate more trucks and more routes to get more and more people the help they need. No excuses because the truth is, aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," the US president further said. (With inputs from agencies)

US conducts initial airdrop of humanitarian assistance into Gaza, officials say

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The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza. The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals. In other news, Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments.

The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza. The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals. In other news, Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments. Click on the headlines to read more. US conducts initial airdrop of humanitarian assistance into Gaza The US military executed its inaugural humanitarian aid airdrop into Gaza, utilizing three C-130 planes, as disclosed by two anonymous US officials on Saturday (March 2). The airdrop involved more than 35,000 meals, and the White House affirmed its commitment to sustaining these efforts, noting Israel's support for the initiative. Google restores 'delisted' apps after Indian IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's intervention Google on Saturday (March 2) restored some of the Indian applications like Bharat Matrimony and Naukri that it had delisted from its Play Store over a disagreement regarding service fee payments. The development comes hours after the Centre strongly opposed the tech giant's move stating that the delisting of Indian apps cannot be permitted and that the startup ecosystem is key to the Indian economy and their fate cannot be left to any big tech to decide. Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP heavyweights headline party's first candidates' list The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to secure a significant 370 seats. India's ruling BJP declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would once more contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi, with other notable names included 34 Union Ministers such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Smriti Irani. Alexei Navalny’s mother pays tribute at his grave a day after massive funeral turnout The mother of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny visited his gravesite on Saturday (March 2), following a day where thousands of Russians defied potential arrest to honour the memory of the anti-corruption activist at his funeral in Moscow on Friday (March 1). Israeli airstrike claims lives of 3 Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon An Israeli drone strike targeted a car on a coastal road near the town of Naqoura in south Lebanon on Sturday (March 2), resulting in the death of three Hezbollah fighters, according to security sources in Lebanon. Russian drone assault in Odesa claims two lives, leaves eight injured In Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa, a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block on Saturday (March 2), resulting in two fatalities, eight injuries and six individuals still missing, as reported by authorities. Scholz vows probe into apparent leak of secret talks over Ukraine war German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday promised a full investigation after what appeared to be a recording of confidential army talks on the Ukraine war was posted on Russian social media, in a potentially huge embarrassment for Berlin. Spanish tourist gang-raped during bike tour with husband in India’s Jharkhand; 3 arrested In a distressing event in the Dumka district in the Indian state of Jharkhand, a Spanish woman, who was touring on a bike with her husband, was reportedly gang-raped on Friday (Mar 1) night. Dumka district, where the horrifying incident took place, is nearly 311 kilometres (193 miles) northwest of Ranchi, the state's capital city. China might get new foreign minister as key CCP gatherings set to take place: Report Beijing is ready to host China’s most influential political gatherings next week, known as “two sessions.” On Monday (Mar 4), a special session of China’s rubberstamp parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), is set to begin. Alongside, a meeting of the nation’s top political advisory body will convene, known as the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Bengaluru cafe blast: Crime Branch detains, interrogates four people after spotting suspect on CCTV The police officials have detained four people for questioning in the Bengaluru bomb blast case, said the police on Saturday (Mar 2). A low-intensity bomb blast, in which an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used, took place inside a popular eatery Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka on Friday (Mar 1) and injured 10 people.

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In a hospital located in northern Gaza, a pediatrician expressed his helplessness in aiding over half of the infants under his care due to severe food shortages.

Dr. Imad Dardonah, a pediatrician at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, voiced distress over the dire situation faced by infants under his care due to severe food shortages.

He lamented that more than half of the babies brought to the hospital cannot be adequately treated due to the lack of essential supplies.

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In his statement, Dr. Dardonah emphasised the critical role of malnutrition in escalating child mortality rates. He explained that the hospital struggles to manage 50-60 per cent of the cases received, with the only available options being saline or sugar solutions.

During a UN briefing on Friday, a spokesperson reported the tragic deaths of four children at Kamal Adwan hospital overnight, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

The distressing conditions were captured in a video distributed by the World Health Organization (WHO), depicting infants in incubators enduring cramped conditions and intermittent power outages.

According to the WHO's latest report titled 'Nutrition Vulnerability and Situation Analysis - Gaza', malnutrition is particularly severe in the northern enclave. Shockingly, one in six children under the age of two is acutely malnourished, with almost 3 per cent suffering from severe wasting, the most life-threatening form of malnutrition.&nbsp;

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Before the onset of hostilities, malnutrition was a rare occurrence in Gaza, with only 0.8 per cent of children under the age of five acutely malnourished, as reported by the WHO.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with at least 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the population, on the brink of famine, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

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In response to the dire situation, Jordan and France have conducted airdrops of aid into Gaza. Additionally, the US announced plans for military airdrops of food and supplies. However, these efforts come amidst tragic incidents, such as the deaths of around 100 Palestinians attempting to reach an aid convoy near Gaza City.

The Israeli offensive, launched in retaliation to an attack by Hamas on Israeli towns, has further exacerbated the crisis. According to Gaza health authorities, over 30,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the offensive.

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Dr. Dardonah has made a heartfelt plea for a ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of aid and food supplies into Gaza, emphasising the urgent need to alleviate the suffering of its inhabitants. The ongoing ceasefire talks have not succeeded as Hamas continues to stick to its demands despite claiming heavy civilian casualties and Israel is not relenting.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a hospital located in northern Gaza, a pediatrician expressed his helplessness in aiding over half of the infants under his care due to severe food shortages.

In a hospital located in northern Gaza, a pediatrician expressed his helplessness in aiding over half of the infants under his care due to severe food shortages. Dr. Imad Dardonah, a pediatrician at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, voiced distress over the dire situation faced by infants under his care due to severe food shortages. He lamented that more than half of the babies brought to the hospital cannot be adequately treated due to the lack of essential supplies. Also read: US to start airdrops of aid into Gaza in days ahead: Biden In his statement, Dr. Dardonah emphasised the critical role of malnutrition in escalating child mortality rates. He explained that the hospital struggles to manage 50-60 per cent of the cases received, with the only available options being saline or sugar solutions. During a UN briefing on Friday, a spokesperson reported the tragic deaths of four children at Kamal Adwan hospital overnight, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The distressing conditions were captured in a video distributed by the World Health Organization (WHO), depicting infants in incubators enduring cramped conditions and intermittent power outages. According to the WHO's latest report titled 'Nutrition Vulnerability and Situation Analysis - Gaza', malnutrition is particularly severe in the northern enclave. Shockingly, one in six children under the age of two is acutely malnourished, with almost 3 per cent suffering from severe wasting, the most life-threatening form of malnutrition. Also read: Saudi Arabia threatens 'catastrophe' if Israel strikes Rafah Before the onset of hostilities, malnutrition was a rare occurrence in Gaza, with only 0.8 per cent of children under the age of five acutely malnourished, as reported by the WHO. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with at least 576,000 people, constituting a quarter of the population, on the brink of famine, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Also read: Gaza aid deaths: UN chief says incident will require independent probe In response to the dire situation, Jordan and France have conducted airdrops of aid into Gaza. Additionally, the US announced plans for military airdrops of food and supplies. However, these efforts come amidst tragic incidents, such as the deaths of around 100 Palestinians attempting to reach an aid convoy near Gaza City. The Israeli offensive, launched in retaliation to an attack by Hamas on Israeli towns, has further exacerbated the crisis. According to Gaza health authorities, over 30,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the offensive. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Islamic Jihad releases video showing Gaza hostage alive Dr. Dardonah has made a heartfelt plea for a ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of aid and food supplies into Gaza, emphasising the urgent need to alleviate the suffering of its inhabitants. The ongoing ceasefire talks have not succeeded as Hamas continues to stick to its demands despite claiming heavy civilian casualties and Israel is not relenting. (With inputs from agencies)

Doctor warns of serious risks to babies due to malnutrition in Gaza

United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Mar 1) said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead.

Speaking with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in an Oval Office meeting, he called the killing of more than 100 people in Gaza a "tragic and alarming event".

On Thursday (Feb 29), a huge crowd of people in North Gaza rushed towards food aid trucks after which&nbsp;the Israeli forces guarding those trucks opened fire at them.

"The loss of life is heartbreaking. People are so desperate that innocent people got caught in a terrible war unable to feed their families, and you saw the response when they tried to get aid in," Biden said.&nbsp;

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He added, "And we need to do more in the United States, will do more. In the coming days, we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops."&nbsp;

"In addition to expanding deliveries by land, as I said, we're gonna -- we're gonna insist that Israel facilitate more trucks and more routes to get more and more people the help they need. No excuses because the truth is, aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," the US president further said.&nbsp;

"Now, it's nowhere nearly enough. Innocent lives are on the line, and children's lives on the line and we won't stand by and let -- until they -- until we get more aid in there. We should be getting hundreds of trucks in, not just several. I won't stand by and we won’t let up," he added.

<h2>White House confirms planning to be robust, additional air drops to be planned</h2>

At a media briefing, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said, "There's few military operations that are more complicated than humanitarian assistance air drops. This is----this is a tough military mission to do because so many parameters have to be exactly right. We're going to pursue this the way we would pursue any such operation -- carefully."

He added that the planning will be robust. "I know that we will learn from the first airdrops, and this will be a part of a sustained effort. This isn't going to be one and done," Kirby added.

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"There will be additional airdrops planned and executed. And with each one, I think we'll learn more and we'll get -- we'll get better at them. It's very difficult. It is extremely difficult to do an airdrop in such a crowded environment as is Gaza. Very, very densely populated. A lot of people confined to small spaces. So, you want to do it in a way that you can get it to close -- as close as you can to the people in need, but not in a way that puts them in any danger. And so, the Pentagon will be doing a raft of planning on this," he further said.&nbsp;

Kirby also added that first airdrops will involve pallets of MREs -- Meals Ready to Eat -- and that the country has been working alongside international aid organisations on distribution.

"I can tell you that this first one coming in -- in a few days, will not be the last one. It will be part of a larger, longer, sustained effort to increase the flow of humanitarian assistance," he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Mar 1) said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead.

United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Mar 1) said that the country will start airdropping food and supplies as part of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead. Speaking with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in an Oval Office meeting, he called the killing of more than 100 people in Gaza a "tragic and alarming event". On Thursday (Feb 29), a huge crowd of people in North Gaza rushed towards food aid trucks after which the Israeli forces guarding those trucks opened fire at them. "The loss of life is heartbreaking. People are so desperate that innocent people got caught in a terrible war unable to feed their families, and you saw the response when they tried to get aid in," Biden said. Also Read: Israel-Hamas war: Hoping for Gaza ceasefire deal by Ramadan, says Biden He added, "And we need to do more in the United States, will do more. In the coming days, we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others in providing airdrops." "In addition to expanding deliveries by land, as I said, we're gonna -- we're gonna insist that Israel facilitate more trucks and more routes to get more and more people the help they need. No excuses because the truth is, aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," the US president further said. "Now, it's nowhere nearly enough. Innocent lives are on the line, and children's lives on the line and we won't stand by and let -- until they -- until we get more aid in there. We should be getting hundreds of trucks in, not just several. I won't stand by and we won’t let up," he added. White House confirms planning to be robust, additional air drops to be planned At a media briefing, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said, "There's few military operations that are more complicated than humanitarian assistance air drops. This is----this is a tough military mission to do because so many parameters have to be exactly right. We're going to pursue this the way we would pursue any such operation -- carefully." He added that the planning will be robust. "I know that we will learn from the first airdrops, and this will be a part of a sustained effort. This isn't going to be one and done," Kirby added. Watch: Israel War: 'Massacre' in Gaza as Israeli forces kill dozens of aid seekers "There will be additional airdrops planned and executed. And with each one, I think we'll learn more and we'll get -- we'll get better at them. It's very difficult. It is extremely difficult to do an airdrop in such a crowded environment as is Gaza. Very, very densely populated. A lot of people confined to small spaces. So, you want to do it in a way that you can get it to close -- as close as you can to the people in need, but not in a way that puts them in any danger. And so, the Pentagon will be doing a raft of planning on this," he further said. Kirby also added that first airdrops will involve pallets of MREs -- Meals Ready to Eat -- and that the country has been working alongside international aid organisations on distribution. "I can tell you that this first one coming in -- in a few days, will not be the last one. It will be part of a larger, longer, sustained effort to increase the flow of humanitarian assistance," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was arrested in Manhattan as she was among the dozens of protesters outside NBC’s headquarters where US President Joe Biden was present for his appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.&nbsp;

With black flags and demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the lobby area at 30 Rockefeller Plaza earlier this week. The protesters had gathered to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;

When Hunter Schafer was arrested, she was with the protesters who wore black shirts reading “Ceasefire Now” and “Not in Our Name” while chanting “Let Gaza live” and other slogans. The decibels&nbsp;of each of these chants rose as Joe Biden’s motorcade pulled into the area.&nbsp;

Hunter Schafer wasn’t easily identifiable and much like others in the crowd, she too wore a face mask. At one point amid the whole chaos, she was seen sitting on the floor as others held up a banner behind her reading: “Jews to Biden: Stop Arming Genocide”.

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On the arrests, Sonya Meyerson-Knox, of Jewish Voice for Peace, said, “We commend her commitment to Palestinian freedom and to a future of justice for everyone.”

The New York police department has confirmed that 30 people were taken into custody and issued summons for trespassing after the hour-and-a-half-long demonstration. Hunter Schafer and others who were picked up from the protest will be due in court in March.&nbsp;

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Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was arrested in Manhattan as she was among the dozens of protesters outside NBC’s headquarters where US President Joe Biden was present for his appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was arrested in Manhattan as she was among the dozens of protesters outside NBC’s headquarters where US President Joe Biden was present for his appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. With black flags and demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the lobby area at 30 Rockefeller Plaza earlier this week. The protesters had gathered to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. When Hunter Schafer was arrested, she was with the protesters who wore black shirts reading “Ceasefire Now” and “Not in Our Name” while chanting “Let Gaza live” and other slogans. The decibels of each of these chants rose as Joe Biden’s motorcade pulled into the area. Hunter Schafer wasn’t easily identifiable and much like others in the crowd, she too wore a face mask. At one point amid the whole chaos, she was seen sitting on the floor as others held up a banner behind her reading: “Jews to Biden: Stop Arming Genocide”. Also read: K-drama star Lee Jae Wook gears up to launch agency amid reports of romancing aespa's Karina On the arrests, Sonya Meyerson-Knox, of Jewish Voice for Peace, said, “We commend her commitment to Palestinian freedom and to a future of justice for everyone.” The New York police department has confirmed that 30 people were taken into custody and issued summons for trespassing after the hour-and-a-half-long demonstration. Hunter Schafer and others who were picked up from the protest will be due in court in March. Also read: Sameer Wankhede on handling Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan's drug case: Have no regrets

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer arrested at pro-Gaza protest

Death toll rose to 112&nbsp;after Israeli troops opened fire on hundreds of Gazans waiting for food aid near Gaza City, on Thursday (Feb 29), according to Hamas-run health ministry officials. While the death toll in the Palestinian enclave amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, according to the Gaza health ministry, crossed 30,000.&nbsp;

<h2>‘A massacre’</h2>

The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the attack on Gazans who were waiting for food aid and called it a cold-blooded “massacre.”&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Israel War: At least 104 killed, over 700 injured; Palestinian officials accuse Israel of attack

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">After the initial reports of 50 people being killed during the attack, the Palestinian foreign ministry confirming the incident said at least 70 Palestinians were killed and 250 others&nbsp;wounded.&nbsp;</div>

The death toll was later revised to 112, with about 760&nbsp;injured, by the Hamas-run health ministry after it said that eight more people had been confirmed&nbsp;dead as their bodies arrived at al-Shifa Hospital.&nbsp;

A witness told AFP the violence unfolded at the Nabulsi roundabout in the western part of Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians rushed towards the trucks carrying food aid.&nbsp;

“Trucks full of aid came too close to some army tanks that were in the area and the crowd, thousands of people, just stormed the trucks,” said the witness, who declined to be named for safety reasons.

The witness added, “The soldiers fired at the crowd as people came too close to the tanks.”

“We went to get flour. The Israeli army shot at us. There are many martyrs on the ground and until this moment we are withdrawing them. There is no first aid,” another witness told Al Jazeera.&nbsp;

The death toll is expected to top 100, Gaza health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra had previously said&nbsp;in a statement.&nbsp;

It added, “Medical teams are unable to deal with the volume and type of injuries arriving at Al-Shifa Medical Complex as a result of weak medical and human capabilities.”

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<h2>Gunfire caused 10 out of hundreds of casualties: IDF probe</h2>

The Israeli army said that humanitarian aid was being delivered to the northern Gaza Strip when a “violent gathering” erupted around the trucks and Palestinians looted the equipment. Israeli gunfire caused some&nbsp;10 casualties out of the hundreds reported, according to&nbsp;Israel Defence Forces' (IDF), initial probe into the incident suggested.

According to Israeli forces, there was a&nbsp;stampede as Palestinians in the area rushed towards the aid trucks.

Subsequently, a&nbsp;small group of Palestinians began to move toward IDF troops stationed there&nbsp;reportedly prompting its soldiers&nbsp;to fire warning shots&nbsp;in the air and at the legs of those who were getting closer.&nbsp;

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The incident, as per Israel, began around 4:00 am (local time)&nbsp;when some 30 trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived&nbsp;in the Rimal neighbourhood and thousands of Palestinians rushed to the trucks passing&nbsp;an IDF checkpoint.&nbsp;

Israeli forces also claim that some Palestinians were&nbsp;run over by the trucks and that some vehicles&nbsp;managed to continue further north where&nbsp;armed men allegedly&nbsp;opened fire at the convoy near Rimal and looted it.

The UN estimates that 2.2 million people in Gaza amid Israel’s relentless military campaign to eliminate Hamas are threatened with famine, particularly in the northern part of the Palestinian enclave where destruction, fighting and looting make the delivery of food nearly impossible.&nbsp;

A report by the Times of Israel citing a&nbsp;military source said after the incident some people from the crowd began moving towards Israeli soldiers stationed in the area to&nbsp;coordinate entry of aid trucks&nbsp;to northern Gaza. The source told the Israeli media that&nbsp;troops opened fire at the crowd after feeling “endangered”.&nbsp;

<h2>Death toll in Gaza crosses 30,000: Gaza health ministry&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</h2>

At least 30,035 people, mostly women and children, have been killed and 70,457 wounded in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group since October 7, said the Hamas-run health ministry, on Thursday (Feb 29).&nbsp;

At least 1,200 people were killed in Israel after Hamas launched its October 7 attack on southern Israel and more than 250 people were taken as hostages, according to the Israeli officials.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Death toll rose to 112 after Israeli troops opened fire on hundreds of Gazans waiting for food aid near Gaza City, on Thursday (Feb 29), according to Hamas-run health ministry officials.

Death toll rose to 112 after Israeli troops opened fire on hundreds of Gazans waiting for food aid near Gaza City, on Thursday (Feb 29), according to Hamas-run health ministry officials. While the death toll in the Palestinian enclave amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, according to the Gaza health ministry, crossed 30,000. ‘A massacre’ The Palestinian foreign ministry condemned the attack on Gazans who were waiting for food aid and called it a cold-blooded “massacre.” WATCH | Israel War: At least 104 killed, over 700 injured; Palestinian officials accuse Israel of attack After the initial reports of 50 people being killed during the attack, the Palestinian foreign ministry confirming the incident said at least 70 Palestinians were killed and 250 others wounded. The death toll was later revised to 112, with about 760 injured, by the Hamas-run health ministry after it said that eight more people had been confirmed dead as their bodies arrived at al-Shifa Hospital. A witness told AFP the violence unfolded at the Nabulsi roundabout in the western part of Gaza City as thousands of Palestinians rushed towards the trucks carrying food aid. “Trucks full of aid came too close to some army tanks that were in the area and the crowd, thousands of people, just stormed the trucks,” said the witness, who declined to be named for safety reasons. The witness added, “The soldiers fired at the crowd as people came too close to the tanks.” “We went to get flour. The Israeli army shot at us. There are many martyrs on the ground and until this moment we are withdrawing them. There is no first aid,” another witness told Al Jazeera. The death toll is expected to top 100, Gaza health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra had previously said in a statement. It added, “Medical teams are unable to deal with the volume and type of injuries arriving at Al-Shifa Medical Complex as a result of weak medical and human capabilities.” Also Read | Australian intelligence chief says former politician sold out nation to foreign spy ring Gunfire caused 10 out of hundreds of casualties: IDF probe The Israeli army said that humanitarian aid was being delivered to the northern Gaza Strip when a “violent gathering” erupted around the trucks and Palestinians looted the equipment. Israeli gunfire caused some 10 casualties out of the hundreds reported, according to Israel Defence Forces' (IDF), initial probe into the incident suggested. According to Israeli forces, there was a stampede as Palestinians in the area rushed towards the aid trucks. Subsequently, a small group of Palestinians began to move toward IDF troops stationed there reportedly prompting its soldiers to fire warning shots in the air and at the legs of those who were getting closer. Also Read | North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive' and can manoeuvre in space, say experts The incident, as per Israel, began around 4:00 am (local time) when some 30 trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in the Rimal neighbourhood and thousands of Palestinians rushed to the trucks passing an IDF checkpoint. Israeli forces also claim that some Palestinians were run over by the trucks and that some vehicles managed to continue further north where armed men allegedly opened fire at the convoy near Rimal and looted it. The UN estimates that 2.2 million people in Gaza amid Israel’s relentless military campaign to eliminate Hamas are threatened with famine, particularly in the northern part of the Palestinian enclave where destruction, fighting and looting make the delivery of food nearly impossible. A report by the Times of Israel citing a military source said after the incident some people from the crowd began moving towards Israeli soldiers stationed in the area to coordinate entry of aid trucks to northern Gaza. The source told the Israeli media that troops opened fire at the crowd after feeling “endangered”. Death toll in Gaza crosses 30,000: Gaza health ministry At least 30,035 people, mostly women and children, have been killed and 70,457 wounded in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group since October 7, said the Hamas-run health ministry, on Thursday (Feb 29). At least 1,200 people were killed in Israel after Hamas launched its October 7 attack on southern Israel and more than 250 people were taken as hostages, according to the Israeli officials. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Hamas says 112 killed as fire opened on Gazans collecting food aid; IDF claims truck drove into Palestinians

President Joe Biden, on Thursday (Feb 29), said that the United States is looking into the competing claims made by Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas over the deadly incident in Gaza.&nbsp;

The Hamas-run health ministry has alleged that 112 Palestinians who were seeking food aid were killed after Israeli forces opened fire.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Israeli forces have claimed that a “violent gathering” erupted around the trucks delivering humanitarian aid prompting soldiers to fire warning shots and that their gunfire caused some 10 casualties out of the hundreds reported. It also said that some Palestinians were run over by the aid trucks.&nbsp;

<h2>Gaza ceasefire unlikely for now: Biden</h2>

On Thursday, the US president said that they were checking “competing versions” of the incident. “We’re checking that out right now,” said the US president.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Israel War: Gaza claims Israeli troops fire on crowd at food aid point

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He added, “There’s two competing versions of what happened. I don’t have an answer yet.”

Earlier this week, Biden said that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group would be possible to implement by Monday (March 4), but he is not so sure if that’s the case anymore.

“I know it will,” Biden told reporters when asked whether the incident would complicate the ceasefire talks, as he left the White House for a visit to the state of Texas to assess the situation at the US-Mexico border.

<h2>UN chief condemns deadly incident</h2>

United Nations chief&nbsp;Antonio Guterres condemned the deadly incident in Gaza.&nbsp;“The secretary-general condemns the incident today in northern Gaza in which more than a hundred people were reportedly killed or injured while seeking life-saving aid," said&nbsp;his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.&nbsp;

He added, "The desperate civilians in Gaza need urgent help, including those in the besieged north where the United Nations has not been able to deliver aid in more than a week."&nbsp;

<h2>White House mourns the loss of lives</h2>

After the deadly incident in Gaza, the White House released a statement saying that it was a “serious incident” and that they are “looking into the reports.”&nbsp;

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“We mourn the loss of innocent life and recognise the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where innocent Palestinians are just trying to feed their families,” said the White House.&nbsp;

It added, “This underscores the importance of expanding and sustaining the flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza, including through a potential temporary ceasefire.”

<h2>Italy calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’</h2>

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and called on Israel to protect Palestinian civilians.&nbsp;

“The tragic deaths in Gaza demand an immediate ceasefire to facilitate more humanitarian aid, the release of hostages and the protection of civilians. We strongly urge Israel to protect the people in Gaza and to rigorously ascertain facts and responsibilities,” said Tajani, in a post on X.

Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expressed her “deep dismay and concern” over the violence and called on Israel to “urgently ascertain the dynamics of the incident and relative responsibilities”.

<h2>Egypt condemns attack</h2>

“We condemn the inhumane Israeli targeting of…unarmed Palestinian civilians in the Nabulsi roundabout in the northern Gaza,” said the Egyptian foreign ministry, in a statement.&nbsp;

It added, “We consider targeting peaceful citizens rushing to pick up their share of aid a shameful crime and a flagrant violation of international law.”&nbsp;

<h2>Jordan condemns attack on Gazans&nbsp;</h2>

“We condemn the Israeli occupation forces’ brutal targeting of the gathering of Palestinians who were waiting for aid on the Nabulsi roundabout near Al-Rashid Street in Gaza,” said Jordan’s foreign ministry.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Ugly massacre’: Palestinian Authority</h2>

The office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned what they called an “ugly massacre conducted by the Israeli occupation army this morning”.&nbsp;

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“The killing of this large number of innocent civilian victims who risked their livelihood is an integral part of the genocidal war committed by the occupation government against our people,” said the presidential office, as quoted by Wafa news agency.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Life is draining out of Gaza’</h2>

Martin Griffiths, UN undersecretary for humanitarian affairs took to X and said he is “appalled at the reported killing and injury of hundreds of people during a transfer of aid supplies west of Gaza City.”

He added, “Life is draining out of Gaza at terrifying speed.”&nbsp;

The chief of the UN Palestinian aid agency (UNRWA)&nbsp;said&nbsp;Gaza has experienced “another day from hell” as the death toll according to the Hamas-run health ministry crossed the 30,000 mark.&nbsp;

"Gaza reaches an unprecedented reported death toll of 30,000 Palestinians killed, while an additional 100 people are reportedly killed and 700 injured when they were desperately trying to get lifesaving humanitarian aid from a convoy," said&nbsp;Philippe Lazzarini, in a post on X.&nbsp; 
 
He added, "Neither UNRWA nor any other UN agency were involved in this distribution. When will this madness end?"

The UN chief was also "appalled" by the reported death toll, said his spokesperson, adding "Tragically, an unknown number of people lie under rubble."

<h2>Belgium deputy PM ‘horrified’</h2>

Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Petra De Sutter took to X and said she is “horrified” by the “news of today’s massacre on over 100 Palestinian citizens.”

She added, “Murdering people queueing for essential humanitarian aid? This is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and fully goes against the (International Court of Justice’s) provisional measures.”

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

President Joe Biden, on Thursday (Feb 29), said that the United States is looking into the competing claims made by Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas over the deadly incident in Gaza.

President Joe Biden, on Thursday (Feb 29), said that the United States is looking into the competing claims made by Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas over the deadly incident in Gaza. The Hamas-run health ministry has alleged that 112 Palestinians who were seeking food aid were killed after Israeli forces opened fire. Meanwhile, the Israeli forces have claimed that a “violent gathering” erupted around the trucks delivering humanitarian aid prompting soldiers to fire warning shots and that their gunfire caused some 10 casualties out of the hundreds reported. It also said that some Palestinians were run over by the aid trucks. Gaza ceasefire unlikely for now: Biden On Thursday, the US president said that they were checking “competing versions” of the incident. “We’re checking that out right now,” said the US president. WATCH | Israel War: Gaza claims Israeli troops fire on crowd at food aid point He added, “There’s two competing versions of what happened. I don’t have an answer yet.” Earlier this week, Biden said that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group would be possible to implement by Monday (March 4), but he is not so sure if that’s the case anymore. “I know it will,” Biden told reporters when asked whether the incident would complicate the ceasefire talks, as he left the White House for a visit to the state of Texas to assess the situation at the US-Mexico border. UN chief condemns deadly incident United Nations chief Antonio Guterres condemned the deadly incident in Gaza. “The secretary-general condemns the incident today in northern Gaza in which more than a hundred people were reportedly killed or injured while seeking life-saving aid," said his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. He added, "The desperate civilians in Gaza need urgent help, including those in the besieged north where the United Nations has not been able to deliver aid in more than a week." White House mourns the loss of lives After the deadly incident in Gaza, the White House released a statement saying that it was a “serious incident” and that they are “looking into the reports.” Also Read | Hamas says 112 killed as fire opened on Gazans collecting food aid; IDF claims truck drove into Palestinians “We mourn the loss of innocent life and recognise the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where innocent Palestinians are just trying to feed their families,” said the White House. It added, “This underscores the importance of expanding and sustaining the flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza, including through a potential temporary ceasefire.” Italy calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and called on Israel to protect Palestinian civilians. “The tragic deaths in Gaza demand an immediate ceasefire to facilitate more humanitarian aid, the release of hostages and the protection of civilians. We strongly urge Israel to protect the people in Gaza and to rigorously ascertain facts and responsibilities,” said Tajani, in a post on X. Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expressed her “deep dismay and concern” over the violence and called on Israel to “urgently ascertain the dynamics of the incident and relative responsibilities”. Egypt condemns attack “We condemn the inhumane Israeli targeting of…unarmed Palestinian civilians in the Nabulsi roundabout in the northern Gaza,” said the Egyptian foreign ministry, in a statement. It added, “We consider targeting peaceful citizens rushing to pick up their share of aid a shameful crime and a flagrant violation of international law.” Jordan condemns attack on Gazans “We condemn the Israeli occupation forces’ brutal targeting of the gathering of Palestinians who were waiting for aid on the Nabulsi roundabout near Al-Rashid Street in Gaza,” said Jordan’s foreign ministry. ‘Ugly massacre’: Palestinian Authority The office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned what they called an “ugly massacre conducted by the Israeli occupation army this morning”. Also Read | Putin warns West over 'real' risk of nuclear war, announces deployment of new hypersonic weapons “The killing of this large number of innocent civilian victims who risked their livelihood is an integral part of the genocidal war committed by the occupation government against our people,” said the presidential office, as quoted by Wafa news agency. ‘Life is draining out of Gaza’ Martin Griffiths, UN undersecretary for humanitarian affairs took to X and said he is “appalled at the reported killing and injury of hundreds of people during a transfer of aid supplies west of Gaza City.” He added, “Life is draining out of Gaza at terrifying speed.” The chief of the UN Palestinian aid agency (UNRWA) said Gaza has experienced “another day from hell” as the death toll according to the Hamas-run health ministry crossed the 30,000 mark. "Gaza reaches an unprecedented reported death toll of 30,000 Palestinians killed, while an additional 100 people are reportedly killed and 700 injured when they were desperately trying to get lifesaving humanitarian aid from a convoy," said Philippe Lazzarini, in a post on X. He added, "Neither UNRWA nor any other UN agency were involved in this distribution. When will this madness end?" The UN chief was also "appalled" by the reported death toll, said his spokesperson, adding "Tragically, an unknown number of people lie under rubble." Belgium deputy PM ‘horrified’ Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Petra De Sutter took to X and said she is “horrified” by the “news of today’s massacre on over 100 Palestinian citizens.” She added, “Murdering people queueing for essential humanitarian aid? This is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and fully goes against the (International Court of Justice’s) provisional measures.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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