Netanyahu admits “loss of control momentarily” at Gaza aid centre

“Israel” prime minister acknowledged there was a "loss of control momentarily" on Tuesday when crowds of Palestinians rushed into a new aid centre in Gaza, but a senior military official said the distribution was nonetheless "a success".

"We worked out a plan with our American friends to have controlled distribution sites where an American company would distribute the food to Palestinian families... There was some loss of control momentarily. Happily, we brought it back under control," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech on Tuesday.

A senior “Israeli” military official told AFP that "today's distribution of aid by American providers was a success".

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Thousands of Palestinians rushed to a new aid distribution center on Tuesday, with “Israeli” troops firing warning shots.

Just days earlier, “Israel” allowed food and other supplies to enter the war-ravaged territory after more than two months and as warnings grew of famine.

Non-governmental groups say the new US-supported Gaza Humanitarian Foundation lacks the expertise to handle such a serious humanitarian situation, which requires more than just giving boxes of food, and that aid distribution needs to be strictly separate from belligerents.

Bruce said that the foundation was operating "under the humanitarian principles of independence and impartiality."