At least 10 die as hundreds of starving Palestinians attack UN food warehouse in Gaza

A hungry crowd of Palestinians broke into a U.N. warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, resulting in at least two deaths and multiple injuries, CNN writes.

“Hordes of hungry people broke into the WFP’s Al-Ghafari warehouse in Deir Al-Balah, Central Gaza, in search of food supplies that had been pre-positioned for distribution,” the World Food Programme (WFP) said. “Initial reports indicate two people died and several were injured in the tragic incident.”

It is unclear what caused the deaths and injuries. WFP said it is working to verify the exact circumstances, but emphasized the tragedy reflects “alarming and deteriorating conditions on the ground” directly linked to the aid blockade.