Overview

• Israeli Defense Forces announced an expansion of their ground offensive into Khan Younis and intensified air strikes across Gaza on June 2.
• At least 54 Palestinians have been killed since early Sunday, with about 35 struck by gunfire while waiting at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution points.
• The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has denied all reports of casualties or chaos at its aid centers, insisting that food deliveries proceeded smoothly.
• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded an immediate independent inquiry into the killings near humanitarian sites and called for unhindered relief access.
• Ceasefire talks remain stalled as Hamas sets conditions on a US-backed proposal and Israel upholds its blockade to pressure for the release of captives.