Israeli Airstrikes, Gunfire Kill 57 Palestinians Seeking Aid in Gaza

At least 57 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and gunfire in Gaza over the past 24 hours, many of them while waiting for humanitarian aid near crossings such as Zikim and Morag. The ongoing Israeli blockade and siege have contributed to widespread starvation, with over 120 deaths due to malnutrition, including many children, amid reports of a 'drip-feeding' of aid. Ceasefire negotiations have stalled after the US and Israel withdrew their teams from talks in Doha, with US President Donald Trump blaming Hamas for the collapse, while Hamas denies responsibility. Israel has resumed some aid airdrops and announced plans for humanitarian corridors and pauses in densely populated areas, but aid agencies argue these efforts are insufficient to meet the needs of Gaza's 2.2 million people. The humanitarian crisis, marked by extensive destruction of infrastructure and civilian casualties, has drawn international condemnation, including warnings from countries like Australia and calls for an immediate end to the conflict from multiple nations. Despite mounting pressure, the blockade remains tight, exacerbating the crisis and threatening further loss of life unless aid access improves.