Gaza Aid Crisis Deepens: Dozens Killed as Ceasefire Talks Intensify
Gaza Aid Crisis Deepens: Dozens Killed as Ceasefire Talks Intensify
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza on Friday, with 15 fatalities reported from Israeli airstrikes and another 20 succumbing to shootings while awaiting humanitarian aid. These tragic events underscore a rapidly escalating crisis surrounding aid distribution in the besieged territory.
The latest casualties come as the U.N. human rights office reveals a disturbing pattern, documenting 613 killings over the past month near humanitarian convoys and at aid distribution points, particularly those operated by the Israeli-backed American organization, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). While responsibility for these deaths remains unconfirmed by the U.N., spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani stated, “it is clear that the Israeli military has shelled and shot at Palestinians trying to reach the distribution points.” The GHF, however, denies serious injuries or deaths on its sites, attributing incidents outside their immediate vicinity to the Israeli military.
Adding to the dire situation, the Israeli military on Friday issued new evacuation orders for northeast Khan Younis, urging residents to move west. This move is part of planned military operations against Hamas, further compressing the displaced population into increasingly confined coastal areas.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to halt the 21-month conflict are intensifying. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that a ceasefire agreement might be imminent, with Hamas currently discussing a proposal presented by Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Hamas is expected to provide its final response following internal faction discussions.
The Health Ministry in Gaza reports the total number of Palestinians killed since the war began has now surpassed 57,000. This conflict, which the Associated Press has now formally classified as a “war” between Israel and Iran given its scope and intensity, originated from Hamas-led militant attacks on southern Israel 21 months ago.
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