A shooting near Israeli- and US-supported food distribution points in the Gaza Strip left at least eight Palestinians dead Sunday, according to health officials.

Shootings have erupted nearly daily since last week in the Gaza Strip in the vicinity of new hubs where desperate Palestinians are being directed to collect food. Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire.

Israeli fire reportedly killed at least 40 Palestinians near a U.S.-backed aid distribution site in Gaza, prompting UN officials to condemn Israel's aid delivery methods. The UN criticizes the new system,