Over 130 Palestinians Killed Waiting Humanitarian Aid Gaza

On July 20, 2025, Gaza experienced its deadliest day for civilians seeking humanitarian aid, with over 130 Palestinians killed, including at least 94 shot while waiting for food distribution at U.S.-backed aid points. The Gaza Health Ministry and multiple sources reported that the Israeli military opened fire on crowds waiting near checkpoints and aid distribution centers, including locations in northern Gaza such as Zikim and Beit Lahia, as well as southern areas like Rafah. The humanitarian crisis is compounded by a blockade that has prevented aid from entering Gaza since March 2025, resulting in severe malnutrition and starvation deaths, with medical sources noting 18 deaths from hunger in the last 24 hours and thousands of children suffering severe malnutrition. Hospitals are overwhelmed with cases of starvation-related illnesses amid shortages of beds and medical supplies. International organizations have condemned the aid distribution points as "death traps," citing approximately 900 deaths since May among those attempting to access food through the Gaza Humanitarian Fund, a U.S.-supported operation. The ongoing conflict, which escalated after Israel resumed hostilities in May 2025, has caused widespread civilian casualties, with tens of thousands dead and many more injured, worsening the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.