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Al Bawaba
an hour ago
- Health
- Al Bawaba
Israel accused of trying to spread addiction in Gaza after drugs found in flour bags
ALBAWABA - Palestinian authorities revealed that Gazans have found narcotic pills hidden placed inside flour bags, which are being distributed by the US-backed aid group, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Also Read Gaza's tribal leaders restore order amid aid crisis In a statement released by the media office in Gaza, the government revealed that prescription painkiller "Oxycodone" was spotted inside flour bags. "It is possible that these pills were deliberately ground or dissolved inside the flour itself, which constitutes a direct assault on public health,' Gaza's government warned. The government blamed Israel, saying it is the one responsible for this "heinous crime", in which it wants to spread addiction and destroy the Palestinian social fabric from within. "This is a part of the ongoing Israeli genocide against the Palestinians," it said, calling Israel's use of drugs a "soft weapon in a dirty war against civilians." According to the Ministry of Health, at least 549 Gazans have been killed and over 4,000 wounded by Israeli fire near aid centers and UN food truck locations since May 27.
Days of Palestine
15 hours ago
- Health
- Days of Palestine
Gaza Warns of Drug-Contaminated Flour in U.S.-Israeli Centers
DaysofPal— The Gaza Government Media Office has issued a dire warning after the discovery of the powerful narcotic Oxycodone hidden inside flour sacks distributed through so-called U.S.-Israeli aid centers — now referred to by local officials as 'death traps.' Authorities fear the drug may have been deliberately dissolved or ground into the flour, turning basic food into a covert health weapon. 'This elevates the crime to a direct assault on public health,' the office stated. Israel was held fully responsible, with officials accusing it of using narcotics as a weapon to sow addiction, weaken social resilience, and carry out a 'soft' extension of genocide against Palestinians. The statement called this tactic part of a 'dirty war'—manipulating hunger to inject poison into relief supplies—warning it constitutes a war crime and a grave violation of international law. Citizens were urgently advised to avoid these distribution centers, inspect all food thoroughly, and report anything suspicious. The centers, the statement warned, are not relief points, but 'tools of mass entrapment.' Families were urged to educate children about the danger of these sites, and the need for community vigilance as the 'first line of defense.' The media office called on the UN Human Rights Council and the International Criminal Court to shut down the centers, which it said have become 'daily instruments of murder and deliberate extermination.' It also demanded the end of the Israeli blockade and a return to legitimate aid routes via UN agencies like UNRWA, free from Israeli interference. Revealing the scale of the disaster, the statement noted that in just one month, these centers have led to 549 deaths, 4,066 injuries, and 39 disappearances among desperate aid seekers — a toll the office called 'unprecedented in the history of humanitarian work.' Shortlink for this post:
The Sun
21 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Penang4Palestine condemns oxycodone-laced flour for Gaza
GEORGE TOWN: Penang4Palestine has strongly condemned the discovery of oxycodone pills hidden in flour packets distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an aid organisation allegedly supported by the US and Israel. M.S. Anuar Mahmod, chairman of Penang4Palestine, expressed deep concern over the incident, citing at least four testimonies confirming the shocking find. A Gaza pharmacist described it as 'the most heinous form of genocide,' while a local doctor claimed it was being used as 'a tool to destroy the consciousness of our society.' Oxycodone, a potent and highly addictive painkiller, can cause severe side effects, including hallucinations and respiratory issues. Anuar labelled the act a blatant misuse of humanitarian aid, turning essential food supplies into a potential death trap. Penang4Palestine has called for an immediate investigation by the United Nations and global human rights bodies into GHF and all involved parties. Earlier, Gaza authorities urged an international probe after multiple residents reported finding the narcotic substance in food aid packages. Some witnesses suspect the pills may have been crushed and mixed into the flour.
Roya News
a day ago
- Health
- Roya News
Narcotics in flour? Gaza says Oxycodone found in aid
Gaza's Government Media Office has expressed serious concern and condemnation over the alleged discovery of narcotic substances inside flour bags distributed by US- and 'Israeli'-backed aid centers in the besieged enclave. In a statement published Wednesday on Telegram, the office reported that "narcotic pills of the type 'Oxycodone'" were found hidden in flour bags intended for civilian use. 'We have so far documented four testimonies from citizens who found these pills inside flour bags,' the statement read. The office further warned that some of the narcotics may have been ground or dissolved directly into the flour itself. 'This raises the scope of the crime and transforms it into a serious attack directly targeting public health,' it added. The allegations have sparked outrage on social media, with activists and medical professionals warning of the grave health risks associated with Oxycodone, a powerful opioid used to treat severe pain. Pharmacist Omar Hamad described the situation as 'the most despicable form of genocide,' emphasizing the drug's addictive properties and severe side effects, including respiratory depression, loss of consciousness, and death, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses. Hamad claimed to have personally seen the pills and cited Gaza's Anti-Drug Committee as the source of the allegations. He also referenced a report by Dr. Khalil Abu Nada, which documents additional findings. As of now, there has been no official response from US or 'Israeli' authorities regarding the claims. Oxycodone, classified as a controlled substance in most countries, is typically reserved for patients suffering from extreme pain, such as cancer cases. Unregulated exposure, especially in a population already facing severe malnutrition, trauma, and limited access to medical care, poses catastrophic risks, health experts warn. The Gaza Media Office called for an international investigation into the matter and urged humanitarian organizations to ensure that aid deliveries are safe, transparent, and free from harmful substances.
Saba Yemen
a day ago
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Gaza Government Media Office Exposes Drugs in Flour Bags from "Death Trap" Centers
Gaza – Saba: The Government Media Office in Gaza revealed on Friday the discovery of narcotic pills inside flour bags originating from so-called "death trap" centers, referring to US-Israeli aid facilities. In a statement obtained by Yemen News Agency (Saba), the office condemned this as a heinous crime targeting civilian health and Palestinian social cohesion, expressing grave concern over finding Oxycodone pills in flour distributed through these centers. Documented cases include four civilian testimonies of such discoveries, with alarming suspicions that some narcotics may have been ground or dissolved directly into the flour – escalating the crime to a direct assault on public health. The office held Israel fully responsible for this systematic drug-pushing operation aimed at destroying Palestinian society from within, constituting an extension of its genocidal war against Palestinians. It emphasized that Israel's weaponization of narcotics through "aid deliveries" violates international humanitarian law and constitutes a war crime, warning citizens against these lethal centers which have caused 549 deaths, 4,066 injuries, and 39 disappearances in just one month. Urging community vigilance, the office called for: - Thorough inspection of all suspect aid items - Immediate reporting of suspicious substances - Family awareness campaigns about center dangers It demanded international action to: 1) Shut down these "death trap" centers 2) Enforce aid delivery exclusively through UN channels 3) End Israeli manipulation of humanitarian operations The office reaffirmed its commitment to exposing these crimes and pursuing all Israeli perpetrators and collaborators at international legal forums
