Former U.S. Green Beret Anthony Aguilar, a security contractor for the Global Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), alleged yesterday that Israeli forces (IDF) committed war crimes by firing artillery tank and mortar rounds into crowds of unarmed, starving Palestinians at GHF aid sites in Gaza City. Aguilar described the attacks as "indiscriminate" and "the worst brutality" he has witnessed. Aguilar's claims, reported by the BBC, come amid ongoing reports of continuous bombing and explosions in Gaza City, as detailed by local journalist Mohannad Qushta. The situation for Palestinians is dire, with reports indicating they face a choice between starvation and the "real possibility of being shot down for no intelligible reason," according to reporting from The Atlantic. Meanwhile, Reuters reported yesterday that out of 156 incidents of aid theft, 63 were unidentified and 35 involved unnamed "armed actors," complicating claims that Hamas was solely responsible. The report admitted some aid may have reached Hamas administrative officials, but stated this could not be confirmed. Activist Hamza Al-Masri posted on social media, "Gaza silks ... for negotiators," along with hashtags urging an end to the war and silence, and a desire to live.
