Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians near food distribution hubs in southern Gaza, witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say.

Suspects were identified approaching IDF soldiers operating in the Rafah area in Gaza on Friday night, leading soldiers to fire warning shots to disperse them, the military said.

Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that more than 70 people were injured when the Israeli army targeted Palestinians gathered near an aid distribution center affiliated with an American-Israeli company, who were seeking food as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate.

At least 32 people have been killed after Israeli troops opened fire towards Palestinians waiting for aid, according to witnesses and hospital officials. | ITV National News

Amid mounting international concern, leaders across the globe condemned the July 17 attack on the Holy Family Parish in Gaza City.

Bodies were brought to a hospital in Gaza City after the latest Israeli strikes on the area killed 22 people, including 11 children and three women, according to health officials.

The direct strike killed three people as confirmed by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem hours after the attack.

Cardinal Pizzaballa and Patriarch Theophilos assessed the damage to the church's roof and comforted parishioners.