26 dead, 115 hurt as Israeli forces open fire on Palestinians in Gaza: BBC

At least 26 Palestinians were killed and 115 others injured after Israeli forces opened fire near a US-funded aid distribution centre in Rafah, southern Gaza, according to a report by the BBC.

The incident occurred early in the morning when thousands of Palestinians had gathered near the aid centre. A local Palestinian journalist reported that Israeli tanks opened fire on the crowd.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.