Israel's military campaign since has killed nearly 55,000 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to health authorities in Gaza, and flattened much of the densely populated strip. Most of the population is displaced, and widespread malnutrition is a significant concern.

Health officials say at least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more were wounded in the latest shooting near Israeli- and U.S.

Palestinians are reported to have been killed and wounded in another shooting as they gathered near an aid distribution site in central Gaza.According to Palestinian journalists, those killed were fired on by Israeli troops.