Israeli forces have opened fire on thousands of Palestinians peacefully protesting in the Gaza Strip, resulting in up to 20 deaths and numerous injuries. The protests were organized by the Palestinian Authority against an Israeli invasion of a nearby refugee camp. Israeli security officials reported that a missile and tank shells were fired as the crowd approached IDF forces, with claims that the casualties may have been caused by tank fire on an abandoned structure rather than direct fire on demonstrators. The IDF stated that no orders were given to fire at civilians and emphasized that the area is a combat zone with explosives planted by Palestinians. The incident is under investigation, and footage from helicopters and drones is being analyzed. Discussions also touched on media biases, with some participants expressing skepticism about the portrayal of events by various news outlets, particularly Al Jazeera, while others defended the need for accurate reporting on civilian casualties. The debate highlighted differing views on the responsibilities of military forces and the rights of civilians in conflict zones.