Two US-backed aid centers opened in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade, causing chaos as thousands rushed for food.

After an 11-week Israeli blockade, two US-backed food distribution centers opened in Rafah, Gaza, leading to chaos as thousands of Palestinians rushed for aid. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), managing the sites, has faced criticism for its inexperience in large-scale operations. The Israeli Defense Forces fired warning shots to control the crowds. The UN and aid groups have condemned the blockade, citing widespread malnutrition and famine conditions, with one in five Gazans facing starvation.