Overview

• The UN reported at least 800 Palestinians killed over 40 days while waiting for or near humanitarian aid deliveries in Gaza, including 615 at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites and 183 along convoy routes.
• On July 12, IDF forces opened fire at the Al-Shakoush distribution point in Rafah, killing at least 27 civilians and injuring over 180, triggering internal military reviews.
• The Israel Defense Forces has formally acknowledged “incidents” causing civilian harm at aid centers and pledged to apply lessons learned, but investigations remain ongoing and details are limited.
• The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s exclusive mandate has replaced over 200 preexisting aid agencies, raising concerns about impartiality and the safety of civilians seeking assistance.
• Indirect ceasefire negotiations in Doha collapsed amid disputes over Israeli troop redeployment and control of humanitarian aid delivery, leaving no truce or hostage-release deal in sight.