The gunmen appeared to be allied with the Israeli military, operating in close proximity to troops and retreating into an Israeli military zone in the southern city of Rafah after the crowd hurled stones at them,

Authorities say that Nattapong Pinta's body was retrieved from Rafah, which Israeli forces have flattened as part of their deadly, ongoing siege.

Palestinian health officials and witnesses say at least five people were killed and others were wounded by Israeli fire as they headed to two aid distribution points in the Gaza Strip.