The Israeli army said its initial findings suggest it had not shot civilians, neither at the humanitarian aid distribution center nor in close proximity to it, calling the reports saying it did "false." "In the past several hours, false reports have been spread out with severe accusations against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)," the statement read. "The findings of an initial investigation suggest that the IDF did not shoot civilians while they were near or in close proximity to the humanitarian aid distribution center." Health officials in Gaza said up to 31 people were killed by an IDF shooting. Later, the Guardian quoted off the record comments from the IDF admitting that shots were fired "to prevent several suspects from approaching the troops." Skip next section Activists to sail to Gaza with humanitarian aid to break Israel's blockade 06/01/2025June 1, 2025 Activists to sail to Gaza with humanitarian aid to break Israel's blockade An international activist coalition is planning to sail to Gazato break Israel's blockade on the enclave. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition departed from Sicily on Sunday, carrying a dozen people, including environmental activist Greta Thunberg. The coalition was established in 2010 as a non-violent international movement supporting the Palestinian cause through the combination of humanitarian aid and political protest against Israel's blockade of Gaza. According to journalist Andrea Legni — who is on board the "Madleen," the small sailboat being used by the group — the vessel is carrying "fruit juices, milk, rice, tinned food and protein bars donated by hundreds of Catania residents." A similar ship carrying aid to Gaza was hit by a drone while on its way to the war-embattled Strip last month.