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A new Israeli-backed food distribution system in Gaza has repeatedly turned deadly in its first week of operation.
Near one aid site, almost 50 people were killed in two large-scale shootings within the space of just three days, according to health officials in Gaza. In both cases, the Israeli military said its soldiers had opened fire nearby.
While very few videos captured the violence itself, an analysis of videos and satellite imagery by The New York Times showed the chaos that preceded as desperate Gazans sought aid.
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In one video, taken at the crack of dawn as one site opened, Palestinians can be seen racing for food boxes before they run out. The video was shared by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the Israeli-backed aid organization that runs the site.
Israel restricts international journalists from reporting in Gaza except on some military embeds, and videos from the new distribution sites are limited.
Dozens were killed near this aid site
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Two deadly shootings happened near this roundabout, under a mile from the aid site.
Israeli military position
Aid distribution site
Four aid sites in Gaza
Site shown
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Two deadly shootings happened near this roundabout, under a mile from the aid site.
Aid distribution site
GAZA STRIP
Israeli military position
Four aid sites in Gaza
Site shown
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Source: Satellite image from May 30 by Planet Labs
By Lily Boyce and Eric Rabinowitz
How aid is distributed at one site
Aid collection point
Trucks enter and unload here
Berms/earthen walls
Entry point to receive aid
Exit route
Four aid sites in Gaza
Site shown
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Berms/earthen walls
Entry point to receive aid
Exit route
Aid collection point
Trucks enter and unload here
Four aid sites in Gaza
Site shown
1,000 ft
Source: Satellite image from May 30 by Planet Labs
By Lily Boyce and Eric Rabinowitz
