Israel pushes back at UN for demanding probe into reported killings near aid site in Rafah as Gazans claim fresh shooting * Rubio holds talks with Saudi counterpart on Gaza, Syria

At least 31 people have been killed in Gaza after Israeli forces fired on crowds near an aid distribution center, said The Associated Press.

The Israeli military on Sunday accused Hamas of spreading 'rumors, fake news' and trying to "bluntly and violently" stop Palestinians in Gaza from reaching aid distribution sites.

The IDF has introduced a new tactic involving old armored personnel carriers (APCs) loaded with tons of explosives and operated remotely. An unusual number of explosions were heard in the Gaza Strip on Monday after the IDF detonated a large amount of infrastructure in the enclave.

Sgt. Lior Steinberg, St.-Sgt. Ofek Barhana, and St.

"What Netanyahu is doing, and a group of thugs, which are part of his Cabinet, is polarizing the Israeli society," Ehud Olmert said.

I refuse to commit war crimes,” Yuval Ben Ari told NBC News earlier this month. “The patriotic thing to do is to say no.”

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has blasted the country’s political leadership and the conduct of its military, saying he is no longer able to defend Israel against accusations of war crimes.

Palestinian reports say Israeli attacks across the Strip killed at least 27 people, including three near US- and Israel-backed aid distribution site