Israeli Forces Kill Over 450 Civilians Waiting for Aid Across Gaza Strip

Since the reopening of aid crossings like Kissufim, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have faced deadly chaos while trying to access humanitarian aid amid a brutal siege and blockade. Aid distribution points designated by Israeli forces have become sites of frequent violence, with reports of hundreds of civilians killed by Israeli military actions while waiting for aid, including shootings and artillery shelling. The scarcity of flour, a vital ingredient for bread, has forced desperate measures among Gazans who sometimes fight or are robbed for basic food supplies, exacerbating starvation conditions worsened by restricted aid entries and economic hardships. In addition to external violence, accusations have emerged from the Palestinian Authority that Hamas is killing civilians trying to reach American aid distribution centers to maintain control over food supplies, allegedly stealing aid and punishing those perceived as collaborators. Survivors recount harrowing experiences of running toward aid trucks under fire, losing family members in the process, underscoring the dire humanitarian catastrophe where even aid delivery endangers lives. Overall, Gaza's population remains trapped in a life-threatening situation, with hunger killing slowly and international attention focused elsewhere, leaving many to face starvation and violence daily near aid sites.