Dozens Killed Near Gaza Aid Sites Amid Ongoing Food Crisis

In Gaza, mass casualties have occurred as Palestinians attempt to access humanitarian aid amid an Israeli-imposed blockade. At least 29 Palestinians were killed and over 380 wounded near aid distribution points over recent days, bringing the total victims targeted at such sites to 274 killed and 2,532 wounded. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US-backed organization operating amid a ban on other aid groups, has been criticized for endangering civilians, with over 130 Palestinians reportedly killed while trying to collect food parcels from its sites in just two weeks. On June 11, Hamas attacked a GHF bus at night, killing at least eight staff members, a move condemned by GHF leadership as an attack on humanitarians. Despite these threats and attacks, GHF continues its operations, distributing millions of meals to Palestinians in Gaza, emphasizing their mission to provide food security despite the ongoing conflict and violence. The situation reflects the complex and deadly environment surrounding aid distribution in Gaza, with accusations of exploitation and violence from multiple sides.