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Deadly Shootings at Gaza Aid Convoy Expose Famine Crisis

Diplomatic efforts intensify with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arriving to negotiate expanded relief corridors in the face of rising malnutrition deaths

A food distribution point in Gaza City on Monday.

Overview

  • UN-backed experts say famine is now unfolding in Gaza, with more than 125 people dying of malnutrition.
  • Medical sources report at least 50 civilians killed and hundreds wounded by gunfire at an aid convoy near the Zikim crossing.
  • The Israel Defense Forces say they fired warning shots at crowds posing security threats and deny causing civilian casualties.
  • Major U.S. Jewish organizations and clergy have publicly called on Israel to increase humanitarian deliveries to Gaza.
  • President Trump acknowledged 'real starvation' in Gaza and dispatched envoy Steve Witkoff to press Israel on expanding humanitarian corridors as GOP lawmakers remain divided over genocide allegations.