At least 27 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, including 11 civilians waiting for humanitarian aid, according to hospital officials. The strikes targeted multiple areas, with central Gaza witnessing some of the deadliest assaults.
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Among the victims, 15 Palestinians were killed near aid distribution points—marking the latest in a series of deadly attacks on civilians seeking food and supplies. Witnesses reported that Israeli forces opened fire on crowds gathered near distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israeli-backed initiative that began operations in late May.
Since its launch, over 274 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds injured while attempting to access aid. The GHF, which employs private American military contractors under Israeli oversight, has faced severe criticism from the UN and humanitarian groups.
Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), condemned the GHF’s operations as a “failure,” stating that aid should be delivered “safely and securely.” The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) also denounced the model, calling it “a recipe for chaos” that “weaponizes aid” and fuels desperation.
Meanwhile, in southern Gaza, an Israeli drone strike near the Islamic University in Khan Younis killed three Palestinians, while tank shelling targeted residential areas in Hamad City and displaced families in Asdaa.
Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
- Total Palestinian deaths since October 7: 55,207, mostly women and children.
- Deaths since March ceasefire collapse: 4,603, with 14,186 injured.
- Displaced civilians: 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million population.
- Famine risk: UN warns of catastrophic hunger due to Israel’s blockade.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
