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62 Palestinians Killed at Gaza Aid Sites Despite Israeli Tactical Pauses

Political disputes over Gaza aid have transformed food distribution into a deadly hazard for civilians.

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Palestinians rush towards the aid drops
Air drops such as those carried out by France are not seen as sufficient

Overview

  • Israeli forces shot dead 62 Palestinians on Saturday, including 38 queuing at US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites.
  • The UN Human Rights Office said 105 Palestinians were killed seeking food on Wednesday and Thursday and that at least 1,373 have died trying to access aid.
  • Gaza’s Government Media Office reported only 36 aid trucks entered on Saturday, far below the 600 daily needed to alleviate widespread shortages.
  • Gaza’s Ministry of Health recorded 169 deaths from starvation or malnutrition since October 2023, and UNICEF warns that 320,000 children face acute malnutrition risk.
  • UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said that sidelining the UN-led aid system in favor of the politically backed GHF has worsened famine conditions in Gaza.