Overview

• The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that at least 69 people were killed and 221 wounded in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours.
• Gaza’s civil defence agency said 15 civilians were killed at a central aid distribution site when shelling began at dawn, and three others died in separate strikes near Gaza City.
• Two bodies were recovered from beneath rubble as ongoing bombardment continues to block emergency responders from reaching many victims.
• Shelling at dawn reflects a recent escalation in Israeli operations that have repeatedly hit areas where displaced Palestinians gather for assistance.
• Gaza’s 2.3 million inhabitants are enduring severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, with thousands of children at risk of malnutrition.