A US- and Israel-backed relief group, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), reported a deadly attack on its aid workers in southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of targeting them. At least five workers were killed while distributing aid. GHF condemned the attack, holding Hamas responsible, while Hamas rejected the accusations, questioning GHF's neutrality.
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