The child, Amir, walked 12 kilometers on foot and kissed the hand of Anthony Aguilar, the resigned American officer from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in a plea for aid. Shortly after, Israeli soldiers killed Amir at the same location.
IDF Shoots Boy Moments after Receiving Aid from US Soldier
In a heartbreaking moment shared on a recent podcast, a US soldier recounted a scene that continues to haunt him from his time stationed at the GHF aid distribution point in Gaza.
"Amir, a frail child, barefoot, walked 12 kilometres under the sun to reach the distribution point. He only received a handful of rice and lentils from the ground. He approached me, kissed my hand, and said: 'Thank you.' Minutes later, as he was leaving with the rest of the civilians, the Israeli army fired gas and bullets, and Amir was killed on the spot."
Scenes like this are not isolated. Aid distribution centres in Gaza have become “death traps,” where more than 1,050 Palestinians have been killed while trying to access food, many deliberately targeted with tear gas and live ammunition by Israeli forces and American private security contractors.
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, was honored with a military salute by units of the Somali National Army, accompanied by a ceremonial brass band playing the national flag anthem, as he raised the flag at the Presidential Palace in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the country's independence and unity.
Landlocked Ethiopia giving the Somali president a guard of honor in navy uniforms—you can't make this up. Mockery or ignorance? Either way, it's embarrassing.
Somalis everywhere, this Ankara Declaration is unacceptable. Condemn this horrible act of transgression against our land, our people, and our dignity. We cannot accept from President HSM, @HassanSMohamud, what we did not accept from regional President Muse Bihi, @musebiihi, of Somaliland. Territory leased to Ethiopia is territory permanently lost to Ethiopia.
Odayga awoodda ka gashay Soo laabashadiisa haddii ay kagalilahayd xorreynta dalka, dowlad dhiska, iyo Soomaali heshiis ah Malaha Waaba joogi lahaa
Lakiin soo laabashadii ayaa ka gashay talo xumo, iyo kala irdhaynta Soomaalida. Nasiib darro, mana soo laabanayo ififaalaha Muuqda.