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Gaza Aid Crisis Deepens as Nearly 100 Palestinians Killed, Hundreds Injured

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Nearly 100 Palestinians, including dozens attempting to access humanitarian aid, have been killed in airstrikes and shootings in Gaza, authorities say. The deadliest attack occurred overnight, with 94 people killed, including 45 seeking aid. The Gaza Health Ministry accused Israel's military of opening fire at crowds near aid distribution sites, guarded by private security contractors and located near Israeli military positions. The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has delivered over 56 million meals to Palestinian civilians, but human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have accused Israel of "militarizing" aid distribution as a starvation tactic against the Palestinian population.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nearly 100 Palestinians have been killed in airstrikes and shootings in Gaza, including dozens attempting to access humanitarian aid.
  • 94 people were killed overnight, including 45 seeking aid, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
  • The centers are guarded by private security contractors and located near Israeli military positions.
  • Gaza's Health Ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed at or near GHF distribution centers over the past month.
  • Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, accused Israel of having a "legal obligation to ensure Palestinians in Gaza can access essentials, including food and medicine."
  • Israel's military has denied the allegations, accusing Amnesty of "joining forces with Hamas."
  • Israel has rejected allegations of genocide and is challenging such claims at the International Court of Justice.
  • The GHF has delivered over 56 million meals to Palestinian civilians, but has been criticized for its aid operation in Gaza.
  • Efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza have continued, with a US proposal including the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire.

Statistics:

  • 94 Palestinians killed in airstrikes and shootings in Gaza overnight, including 45 attempting to get aid.
  • Over 500 Palestinians killed at or near GHF distribution centers over the past month, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
  • More than 56 million meals delivered by the GHF to Palestinian civilians.
  • Over 3,000 aid trucks facilitated into the Gaza Strip by Israel since May 19.
  • 1,400 tons of baby formula delivered by Israel to the Gaza Strip.
  • 251 Israeli hostages taken by Hamas fighters during the initial attack, according to Israeli tallies.
  • 20 remaining hostages in Gaza believed to be alive out of 50.

Sources:

  • Gaza Health Ministry
  • Amnesty International
  • Israel Foreign Ministry
  • AP
  • Reuters
  • GHF

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