Israeli military says it did not direct aerial fire at aid distribution site in Gaza

May 27 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said on Tuesday that its forces did not direct aerial gunfire towards an aid distribution centre set up by a U.S.-backed aid foundation in the Gaza city of Rafah, but rather fired warning shots in an area outside the hub.

In a statement, it said control over the situation had been established, with aid distribution to continue as planned.

Earlier in the day, thousands of Palestinians stormed into sites where aid was being distributed by the foundation backed by the U.S. and Israel. Desperation for food overcame concern about biometric and other checks Israel said it would employ.