20 dead in Gaza aid truck accident as UN warns of escalation

Twenty people were killed and dozens injured in central Gaza after four aid trucks overturned while crowds swarmed them, Hamas-run civil defense said.

The incident comes as a top UN official warns of “catastrophic consequences” if Israel expands its military operations. Reports say PM Netanyahu is pushing for full reoccupation of Gaza, a move opposed by military leaders and hostage families, according to BBC.

International media remain barred from freely reporting inside Gaza.