Mass Killing through Starvation: Gaza Witnesses Horrific Day of Violence

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At least 73 Palestinians lost their lives in a day of devastating violence in the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces opened fire on civilians waiting for humanitarian aid. The tragedy unfolded in the northern part of the territory, where tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered near the Zikim area, awaiting aid trucks. The Gaza Health Authorities reported that 67 of the victims were killed in this area, with many more wounded in the chaotic scenes. The Israeli army remained silent on the matter, as the international community condemned the violence.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 73 Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire while waiting for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
  • 67 of the victims were killed in the northern part of the territory near the Zikim area.
  • Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli forces opened fire on thousands of Palestinians gathered near the aid distribution points.
  • Hamas demanded an urgent international investigation into the "dubious U.S.-Israeli mechanism for distributing aid."
  • Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) was criticized for setting up only four aid distribution sites in restricted Israeli military zones.
  • Medical staff and patients in Al-Shifa Hospital have gone without a meal for an entire day, with the hospital declaring a state of "mass killing" through starvation.
  • Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis reported at least six Palestinians killed by Israeli fire near an aid center north of Rafah.

Statistics:

  • At least 73 Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
  • 67 of the victims were killed in the northern part of the territory.
  • Thousands of Palestinians were gathered near the aid distribution points when Israeli forces opened fire.
  • Only four aid distribution sites were set up by Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in restricted Israeli military zones.
  • Medical staff and patients in Al-Shifa Hospital suffered from starvation, with the hospital going without a single meal for an entire day.

Sources:

  • Xinhua (via COMTEX), July 20, 2025
  • Gaza Health Authorities (press statement)
  • Hamas (statement)
  • Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)
  • Al-Shifa Hospital (press statement)
  • Nasser Medical Complex (statement)