Israeli Fire Kills 32 at Multiple Gaza Aid Points

At least 32 Palestinians have been killed and over 200 wounded in Israeli attacks on aid distribution points operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in Rafah and near the Netzarim Corridor, according to Gaza’s government media and health ministry. The death toll from gunfire at these aid sites has been reported variably, with figures ranging from 17 to 31, though Israeli forces have not confirmed causing injuries. Gaza’s civil defense agency reported at least 22 deaths and more than 120 injuries near a US-backed aid center in Rafah, highlighting the lethal risks faced by civilians seeking aid. The US-Israeli aid distribution mechanism, launched by GHF and operating outside UN humanitarian frameworks, has been widely criticized by Palestinian factions and international organizations for endangering civilian lives and failing to meet basic humanitarian standards. Palestinians are forced to risk approaching Israeli-controlled aid sites under threat of gunfire or face starvation due to border closures and the lack of food supplies. The ongoing violence and restrictions have resulted in a mounting death toll and widespread condemnation of the aid delivery system as a tool of control and humiliation.