Netanyahu denounces report that Israeli soldiers have orders to shoot at Palestinians seeking aid
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Above: Palestinians struggle to receive hot meals distributed by a local charity at Nuseirat Refugee Camp in Gaza City on July 15, 2025. Image copyright: Moiz Salhi/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The return to war has not saved the hostages. Furthermore, Israel's aid distribution plans are already proving to be ineffective and problematic. Allowing in a token amount of aid will not significantly improve the humanitarian situation. Indeed, both sides need to make concessions so that the ceasefire can be fully implemented and the hostages are returned.
Pro-Israel narrative
Israeli forces do not intentionally kill civilians, and such accusations in the media only fuel antisemitic attacks against Jews around the world, such as the most recent barbaric attack in Colorado. Hamas is working overtime to sabotage the GHF so that it can take control of aid like it has throughout the war. Indeed, the media must stop parroting Hamas propaganda.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Like the flour massacre and medic massacre before it, Israeli forces have committed more genocidal attacks on Palestinian civilians and then lied about it. There was simply no cause for any of these attacks on aid seekers save for Israel's objective to kill as many Palestinians as possible. The Trump administration, just like the previous administration, has lied about the war and has fully supported Israel as it continues its genocidal policies.