Israeli Military Acknowledges Civilian Harm at Gaza Aid Sites Amid Rising Deaths

The Israeli military has admitted that Palestinian civilians were harmed at aid distribution centers in Gaza following the lifting of an 11-week blockade, with more than 400 Palestinians reportedly killed while seeking aid. Instructions have been issued to Israeli forces to address these incidents, although the United Nations and humanitarian organizations have criticized the aid distribution model overseen by the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) as neither impartial nor neutral, accusing it of militarizing aid and forcing displacement. Meanwhile, Gaza has seen escalating violence beyond the Israeli offensive, including clashes between rival armed gangs fighting over aid supplies, resulting in chaotic conditions even within hospitals such as Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. The ongoing Israeli military campaign since October 2023 has killed over 56,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, and displaced much of the population, with aid corridors becoming increasingly dangerous due to sniper fire and drone attacks. Despite international calls for ceasefires and humanitarian relief, Israeli attacks on Gaza civilians continue, exacerbating a dire humanitarian crisis marked by widespread destruction and shortages of essential supplies. This complex situation underscores the challenges of delivering aid amid conflict and internal unrest in Gaza.