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Gaza Conflict: UN Records 613 Killings Near Humanitarian Convoys and Aid Distribution Sites

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Since the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' Gaza Humanitarian Foundation began operations in late May, 613 killings have been recorded near humanitarian convoys and at aid distribution points in Gaza. Most of these killings, 509, were "GHF-related," meaning they occurred at or near the distribution sites of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an Israeli-backed American organization. The exact circumstances surrounding the killings are unclear, but UN spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani stated that the Israeli military has shelled and shot at Palestinians trying to reach the distribution points. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' office compiled the information through its standard vetting processes, but Shamdasani acknowledged that the figures may not provide a complete picture due to limited access to the areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' office has recorded 613 killings near humanitarian convoys and at aid distribution points in Gaza since May 27.
  • 509 killings were "GHF-related," meaning they occurred at or near the distribution sites of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
  • The Israeli military has been implicated in the killings, with spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani stating that it has shelled and shot at Palestinians trying to reach the distribution points.
  • The exact circumstances surrounding the killings are unclear due to limited access to the areas.
  • Hamas is holding discussions with leaders of other Palestinian factions to discuss a ceasefire proposal presented to it by Egyptian and Qatari mediators.
  • Over 860 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the war began, with more than 400 killed during the fighting in Gaza.
  • The Israel military has previously stated that it fires warning shots to control crowds or at Palestinians who approach its troops.

Statistics:

  • 613 killings recorded near humanitarian convoys and at aid distribution points in Gaza since May 27.
  • 509 killings were "GHF-related."
  • 3 Palestinians killed near aid sites in Rafah yesterday.
  • 17 Palestinians killed waiting for trucks to pass by in eastern Khan Younis in the Tahliya area.
  • 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes, including 8 women and 1 child.
  • More than 860 Israeli soldiers killed since the war began.
  • Over 400 Israeli soldiers killed during the fighting in Gaza.

Sources:

  • Spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ravina Shamdasani. "Information keeps coming in," she added. "This is ongoing and it is unacceptable."
  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
  • The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' internal situation report.

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