The Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said the threats hade made it “impossible to proceed” with food distribution. Hamas denied the accusation and accused the group of lacking neutrality.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is supporting armed groups of Palestinians in Gaza in what it says is a move to counter Hamas. But officials from the U.N. and aid organizations say the military is allowing them to loot food and other supplies from their trucks.

It is the latest deadly incident to occur near aid distribution points set up by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.