Israeli Forces Kill Dozens at Gaza Aid Distribution Sites

A series of deadly incidents have occurred in Gaza where Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid at distribution sites, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. These attacks have taken place primarily near the Netzarim Corridor, Rafah, and Khan Younis, with eyewitnesses reporting no prior warnings before the Israeli military fired on aid seekers. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by Israel and the US and employing private American security personnel, operates these aid distribution points but has been widely criticized by the UN and aid organizations for militarizing aid and obstructing relief efforts. Since the total blockade on Gaza, over 274 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds injured while seeking aid, with the UN describing the current aid delivery model as a failure and a 'recipe for chaos,' calling for the blockade to be lifted and for safe, large-scale aid delivery. Despite calls from the UN Security Council and the International Court of Justice for a ceasefire and humanitarian access, Israeli attacks continue unabated, exacerbating the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where thousands remain trapped under rubble and medical facilities are overwhelmed. The ongoing violence and blockade have pushed Gaza’s population, numbering 2.3 million, to the edge of famine and desperate conditions.