Gaza Strip, June 28 -- The Government Media Office in the Gaza Strip has alleged that Oxycodone, a narcotic painkiller, was discovered in flour bags distributed as humanitarian aid to Palestinians. The aid in question, according to the office, originated from centres managed by the United States and Israel.

The statement, issued on Friday, June 27, follows the circulation of images on social media appearing to show tablets concealed in flour, as well as reports from medical professionals within the enclave.

"We have documented four testimonies from residents who found Oxycodone pills in flour sacks distributed by what are now being called the death traps of American-Israeli aid centres," the office said.

"There is concern that narcotic...