Grenade Attack, Death Toll Intensify Gaza Aid Scrutiny

Two American security workers with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) were injured in a grenade attack at a food distribution site in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, with GHF blaming Hamas, though investigations are ongoing. The incident comes amid mounting allegations that US and Israeli-backed GHF security staff have used live ammunition and stun grenades against Palestinians seeking aid, which GHF denies, attributing violence to Israeli military actions and launching internal reviews. The United Nations reports that over 500 people have been killed near GHF aid sites since May, a figure GHF disputes. Independent reports and video evidence suggest chaotic and dangerous conditions at distribution sites, as critics accuse GHF of forcing civilians into combat zones. Ceasefire talks have seen slight progress, with Hamas demanding a full end to the war and exclusive UN-led aid delivery, while Israel remains opposed to these terms. High-level discussions between US and Israeli officials are scheduled as humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen.