Middle East Tensions Danger and desperation are clear in imagery near the aid sites. Dozens of Palestinians were killed in at least two instances after Israeli troops opened fire near the sites. Credit…The New York Times Supported by By Sanjana VargheseArijeta LajkaNader Ibrahim and Lily Boyce A new Israeli-backed food distribution system in Gaza has repeatedly turned deadly in its first week of operation. Near one aid site, almost 50 people were killed in two large-scale shootings within the space of just three days, according to health officials in Gaza. In both cases, the Israeli military said its soldiers had opened fire nearby. While very few videos captured the violence itself, an analysis of videos and satellite imagery by The New York Times showed the chaos that preceded as desperate Gazans sought aid. In one video, taken at the crack of dawn as one site opened, Palestinians can be seen racing for food boxes before they run out. The video was shared by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the Israeli-backed aid organization that runs the site. Israel restricts international journalists from reporting in Gaza except on some military embeds, and videos from the new distribution sites are limited. 1,000 ft Two deadly shootings happened near this roundabout, under a mile from the aid site. Israeli military position Aid distribution site Four aid sites in Gaza Site shown EGYPT GAZA STRIP Two deadly shootings happened near this roundabout, under a mile from the aid site. Aid distribution site GAZA STRIP Israeli military position Four aid sites in Gaza Site shown 1,000 ft Source: Satellite image from May 30 by Planet Labs By Lily Boyce and Eric Rabinowitz Aid collection point Trucks enter and unload here Berms/earthen walls Entry point to receive aid Exit route Four aid sites in Gaza Site shown 1,000 ft Berms/earthen walls Entry point to receive aid Exit route Aid collection point Trucks enter and unload here Four aid sites in Gaza Site shown 1,000 ft Source: Satellite image from May 30 by Planet Labs By Lily Boyce and Eric Rabinowitz Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.