Israel Kills Over 200 Palestinians Waiting for Aid in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli forces have repeatedly opened fire on Palestinians waiting at food aid distribution sites in Gaza, killing dozens in multiple incidents in recent days, with at least 60 killed in the last 24 hours alone. These distribution sites are run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israeli-backed organization that replaced UN agencies, which have refused cooperation, condemning the system as a 'death trap' and an 'abomination.' The United Nations and rights groups have denounced Israel's actions as the 'weaponisation of food,' calling it a war crime amid a blockade that has caused famine-like conditions for Gaza's population of over two million. Health officials report that since the GHF began operations, more than 500 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid, with many more wounded, overwhelming Gaza's hospitals. Israeli military statements say they have fired warning shots or are reviewing incidents, while Palestinians and witnesses describe these attacks as massacres involving tanks and drones targeting civilians. The ongoing violence contributes to the escalating death toll in Gaza, which has surpassed 56,000, predominantly women and children, amidst calls for broader ceasefire efforts.