Dhaka, June 28 -- A startling report from Gaza has been making waves: authorities there say they've found opioid pills, specifically oxycodone, tucked inside flour bags meant for hungry families, part of a US-backed aid effort. The story, which broke on June 28, 2025, through Middle East Eye, has stirred up a storm of questions and emotions. As someone trying to wrap my head around this, I want to dig into what these pills are, what could happen if they're really in the aid, and whether this claim holds water. Let's break it down together, keeping it real and human.

So, What Are Opioid Pills?

Imagine you're hurting badly, maybe you just had surgery, or you're fighting something heavy like cancer. Your doctor hands you a prescription for...