‘All Hell Broke Loose:’ WSJ Reporter Witnesses Chaos at Gaza Aid Site

Humanitarian Crisis & Aid Distribution - At least 20 people were killed at an aid distribution site in Southern Gaza [1] - The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reported no gunfire, despite sounds of weapons being heard [2] - Breakdown of order at the distribution site led to desperate scramble for aid, highlighting uncertainty about future aid availability [3][4] - The Israeli military and American contractors have not established safe crowd control measures, exacerbating the situation due to food insecurity [5] Aid Program & Future Plans - The Israeli military aims to increase the number of aid distribution sites to alleviate crowding and reduce violence [6] - The fate of the private aid distribution program is tied to ongoing ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas [7] - Hamas is requesting the disbandment of the US-backed aid distribution program and the return of control to Hamas [8]