UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site41 minutes ago Share Save David Gritten BBC News Share SaveAFP The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has set up four aid distribution centre in southern and central GazaThe UN secretary-general has called for an independent investigation into the killing of Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza on Sunday, amid disputed reports that Israeli forces had opened fire on people waiting to collect aid. On Sunday, the Israeli military denied its troops fired at civilians near or within the site and said reports to this effect were false. Israel does not allow international news organisations, including the BBC, into Gaza, making verifying what is happening in the territory difficult. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement on Monday: "I am appalled by the reports of Palestinians killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza yesterday. The majority suffered gunshot or shrapnel wounds, and 21 were declared dead upon arrival, it said, adding "all patients said they had been trying to reach an aid distribution site".