Gaza's deadly food convoy tragedy

A hungry crowd rushed a convoy of aid trucks and Israeli troops opened fire

Palestinians carry body from Gaza City food convoy stampede
At least 112 Palestinians were killed and more than 700 wounded
(Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)

What happened?

At least 112 Palestinians were killed and more than 700 wounded Thursday when a hungry crowd near Gaza City rushed a convoy of aid trucks and Israeli troops opened fire.

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Peter Weber, The Week US

Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.