Israel and Iran Trade Attacks; New Gaza ‘Massacre’ of Aid-seekers
Last Updated: June 17, 2025 | Source: WSN024 News Desk
Tensions escalated dramatically today as Israel and Iran exchanged cross-border attacks in what analysts call the most dangerous flare-up in months. Simultaneously, Gaza saw another tragedy as dozens of aid-seekers were killed during what is being described as a "massacre" near a humanitarian aid distribution center.
Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian-linked sites in Syria and southern Lebanon, prompting immediate retaliatory missile launches by Iranian forces. Meanwhile, in northern Gaza, videos and survivor testimonies indicate heavy gunfire near a food line, leading to numerous civilian deaths.
International bodies including the UN and Red Cross are calling for independent investigations, while regional powers urge restraint. The situation remains volatile with fears of further escalation.
“What happened in Gaza is beyond tragedy. Civilians seeking food were met with bullets,” said one local aid worker.