Palestinians say Israeli fire kills 5 near aid sites. Israel says it fired warning shots

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another tragic headline—it’s a stark example of how dire the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains, even at places meant to provide relief. The conflicting accounts highlight the deep mistrust on the ground, and with U.S.-backed aid groups involved, it could further strain diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis. Every escalation like this makes the path to peace, or even temporary calm, that much harder.