Israeli forces launched a deadly attack on a humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza, where desperate civilians had gathered to collect food. The incident occurred in Al-Mawasi, a southern Gaza town, on Saturday afternoon when Israeli soldiers opened fire on crowds waiting for flour. At least five Palestinians were killed, and 50 others sustained injuries in the Gaza aid attack, further worsening the enclave’s humanitarian crisis.
Despite recent aid deliveries—119 trucks entering Gaza over three days—the volume remains critically insufficient. United Nations agencies estimate that 500 to 600 aid trucks are needed daily to meet basic survival needs. The Gaza aid attack underscores the severe risks civilians face while seeking essential supplies under military siege.
Separate Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 28 people on the same day. In eastern Gaza City, a drone strike claimed four lives, while another bombardment in the al-Tuffah neighborhood killed three women and a child. Further south, in Khan Younis, six members of the al-Sharif family died in a drone strike. Additional strikes in central Gaza’s Nusairat refugee camp and Al-Amal neighborhood killed more civilians, including entire families. The Israeli military confirmed extensive operations, stating it struck 100 targets on Friday, focusing on Hamas tunnels and infrastructure.
Since Friday, at least 76 Palestinians have died in intensified attacks, exacerbating an already catastrophic death toll. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports that more than 53,901 people have been killed since the conflict began in October, with over 122,593 injured. Hospitals, already overwhelmed, face increased bombardment, particularly in northern Gaza, where access to medical facilities has become nearly impossible.
The destruction of water and sanitation systems has deepened the crisis. UNICEF reports that 75% of Gazan households lack clean water, with 70% of water infrastructure damaged or destroyed. Ted Chaiban, UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director, warned the UN Security Council of looming disease outbreaks due to the collapse of basic services.
As the Gaza aid attack demonstrates, the blockade and military assaults continue to trap civilians in a cycle of violence and deprivation. With no resolution in sight, the death toll—now approaching 54,000—rises daily, leaving survivors with dwindling hope for safety or relief.
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