An Israeli soldier has admitted in a Sky News interview that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops have been ordered to shoot Palestinian civilians in Gaza, describing the practice as normalized and arbitrary, with commanders exercising discretion over opening fire based on their mood. The soldier, who served three tours in Gaza, revealed that soldiers were instructed to shoot anyone entering areas designated as no-go zones, particularly near the Netzarim Corridor. This admission follows earlier denials by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, who rejected reports from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz alleging that IDF soldiers were ordered to shoot unarmed Palestinians seeking humanitarian aid. Despite these denials, multiple reports indicate that Israeli forces have killed numerous Palestinians at aid distribution sites in Gaza. On July 16, at least nine Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli forces while waiting for food aid at a U.S.-run distribution center on Al-Tina Street near Khan Younis. Subsequent reports from Gaza's Ministry of Health and civil defense authorities confirm that over 30 Palestinians, including 32 killed while awaiting food aid, have been shot near humanitarian aid centers in southern Gaza amid ongoing hostilities. These incidents have drawn international attention to the humanitarian crisis and the conduct of Israeli forces in Gaza.