Over 600 Gaza Aid Site Deaths Draw Global Concern

Since late May, at least 613 Palestinians have been killed near humanitarian aid sites and convoys in Gaza, with most deaths linked to distribution points associated with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), according to UN data. Many of the casualties occurred as civilians sought aid, while hospitals such as Nasser in Khan Younis struggle to cope with the surge of wounded. The UN attributes most deaths to Israeli military actions near GHF sites, while GHF denies serious incidents within its facilities and blames attacks on other parties. Recent Israeli strikes killed at least 15 people in Khan Younis, and 20 others died in shootings while waiting for aid, including women and children. The crisis has drawn international focus, with US President Donald Trump pushing for a ceasefire and discussing regional normalization, though Israel remains committed to military operations against Hamas. The ongoing violence and restrictions continue to impede safe aid delivery to Gaza's civilians.