At least 27 Palestinians were killed near a Gaza food distribution hub operated by a controversial U.S.-backed group, the enclave's Hamas-run health ministry says.

Palestinians on their way to receive aid from a distribution site in southern Gaza have come under fire for a third consecutive day, with nearly 30 people killed and dozens wounded, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health and Nasser hospital.

The 22-year-old Swedish activist is among 12 international volunteers sailing toward Gaza, aiming to break Israel’s blockade and draw global attention to what the UN calls an “unfolding famine” threatening 2.

Catania, Italy — Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other 11 activists set sail on Sunday afternoon for Gaza on a ship aimed at “breaking Israel’s siege” of the devastated territory, organizers said. The sailing boat Madleen, operated by activist group Freedom Flotilla Coalition, departed from the Sicilian port of Catania, in southern Italy.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and actor Liam Cunningham joined volunteers sailing to Gaza with relief supplies they say are 'limited' but 'symbolic'