Father Yusuf Asad, 49, assistant parochial vicar at Holy Family Church in Gaza, had just celebrated morning Mass when a loud bang sounded. At around 10:20 a.m. local time, a projectile hit the building.

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A new NCRI study found major U.S. and European media outlets echoed Hamas-linked narratives, downplaying terror ties and distorting facts about Gaza aid efforts.

The European Union is seeking updates and more action from Israel on implementing a new deal to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The strike damaged the Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces said it was looking into the matter.

The GHF aid distribution scheme was established after Israel partially lifted its blockade of aid supplies into Gaza. It established four sites - called "Safe Distribution Centres (SDS)" - on the strip. Three were located in the south, near Rafah, and one in central Gaza.

Reacting to the new GHF flag system, Ibrahiem Mohammed Abdul Raouf Al Qatrawi, a 22-year-old Palestinian, called for the total cancellation of the GHF aid system, telling ABC News on Monday that "respect and dignity" should be restored.