Israeli Airstrikes and Shootings Kill at Least 35 Palestinians in Gaza

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Efforts to halt the 21-month war between Israel and Hamas appeared to be moving forward as the two sides engage in ceasefire talks. Israeli airstrikes and shootings in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 35 Palestinians, with most victims killed while waiting for aid. The UN human rights office has recorded 613 killings in Gaza over the past month, with 509 of those occurring near humanitarian distribution sites. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has denied any responsibility for injuries or deaths at its sites, blaming Israel's military for the shootings.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 35 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and shootings in Gaza, with most victims waiting for aid.
  • The UN human rights office has recorded 613 killings in Gaza over the past month, with 509 occurring near humanitarian distribution sites.
  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has denied any responsibility for injuries or deaths at its sites, blaming Israel's military for the shootings.
  • US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire and urged Hamas to accept the deal.
  • Hamas is holding discussions with leaders of other Palestinian factions on a ceasefire and is expected to submit a final decision to mediators.
  • Victims were trying to reach distribution points operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation when they were killed.
  • 17 people died in Khan Younis, with 8 of them being women and 1 a child, as reported by Nasser Hospital officials.
  • The strikes hit the Mawasi area, where many displaced Palestinians are sheltering in tents.

Statistics:

  • 613 killings recorded by the UN human rights office in Gaza over the past month.
  • 509 killings occurred near humanitarian distribution sites.
  • 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes and shootings in Gaza.
  • 17 people killed in Khan Younis.
  • 8 women killed in Khan Younis.
  • 1 child killed in Khan Younis.

Sources:

  • CHRIS HUGHES Defence and Security Editor (ISRAELI airstrikes and shootings killed at least 35 Palestinians in Gaza yesterday with most of the deaths occurring as victims waited for aid, it was claimed. The killings took place as efforts to halt the 21-month war appeared to be moving forward. Hamas said yesterday it is holding discussions with the leaders of other Palestinian factions on a ceasefire. The group added: "The movement will submit a final decision to the mediators after consultations are over and announce that officially.")
  • RAVINA SHAMDASANI, U.N HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE (Spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said "it is clear the Israeli military has shelled and shot at Palestinians trying to reach distribution points" operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.)
  • NASSER HOSPITAL OFFICIALS (At least three Palestinians were killed near aid sites in Rafah and another 17 died in Khan Younis. Of the other 15, eight were women and one was a child, the hospital said.)