Israeli Fire Kills 17 Palestinians Waiting for Aid in Gaza

In May 2025, Israel replaced the UN-led humanitarian aid distribution system in Gaza with a new scheme operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has faced criticism for its militarized approach and close ties to Israeli authorities. Since then, reports have emerged of nearly 1,400 Palestinians killed while seeking food near GHF distribution sites, with investigations, including one by The Guardian, corroborating claims that Israeli forces have repeatedly fired on civilians attempting to access aid. On August 10, multiple incidents were reported where Palestinians were killed or injured by Israeli army fire while waiting for aid in various locations across Gaza, including Salah al-Din Street, Wadi Gaza, Rafah, and Khan Yunis. Medical sources confirmed deaths and injuries from drone strikes and gunfire targeting civilian gatherings near aid distribution points. These events have intensified concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with international observers and rights groups warning of acts amounting to genocide, including starvation and forced displacement, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and injuries since October 2023. The situation remains dire amid ongoing conflict and contested narratives over responsibility for the violence at aid sites.