David Mencer Attempts to Justify IDF Firing on Civilians at Aid Point

In an interview with Channel 4, Israeli spokesperson David Mencer addresses the shooting by Israeli soldiers near a humanitarian aid distribution point in northern Gaza. Mencer states that the IDF opened fire after some Palestinians allegedly left designated routes and approached soldiers in a “threatening manner,” despite verbal and aerial warnings.

Interviewer Krishnan Guru-Murthy challenges Mencer, emphasising the lack of evidence provided that those shot were armed or posed an actual threat. Mencer also references a separate incident involving Hamas gunmen, which Guru-Murthy argues is unrelated and lacks proof connecting Hamas to this incident.