Gaza Aid Site Chaos: 20 Palestinians Dead in Stampede, Dozens More Killed in Strikes

Twenty Palestinians died tragically at a food distribution center in the Gaza Strip yesterday, with most fatalities stemming from a stampede, an Israeli-backed American organization reported. This marks the first deaths at one of the group’s sites, though hundreds have previously been killed by Israeli forces on roads leading to these centers, according to witnesses and health officials.

In related violence, Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 41 others, including 11 children. Gaza’s Health Ministry confirmed that hospitals received 94 bodies and 252 wounded in the past 24 hours alone.

The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) accused Hamas of inciting unrest at the distribution site. However, witnesses described GHF guards deploying stun grenades and pepper spray, which they say caused panic among people pressing to enter the crowded facility. While GHF denied using tear gas, the Health Ministry stated it was deployed. Witnesses also reported Israeli troops firing towards crowds en route to the aid sites.

The UN human rights office notes that since GHF operations began in late May, 875 Palestinians have died while seeking food, with 674 of those killed en route to GHF sites.

Amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis, the Israeli military announced the opening of a fourth military corridor bisecting Khan Younis. This development occurs as indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain stalled after 21 months of conflict, which has resulted in over 58,000 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

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