Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 34 People, Mostly Aid Seekers

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At least 34 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Monday, including 12 aid seekers who were shot while trying to reach distribution points or awaiting aid convoys. The deaths bring the toll to over 1,700 people killed while seeking food since the new aid distribution system began in May. The strikes also killed a family of seven in their apartment, and five more Palestinians died of malnutrition-related causes in Gaza in the past 24 hours.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 34 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Monday, including 12 aid seekers who were shot while trying to reach distribution points or awaiting aid convoys.
  • The deaths bring the toll to over 1,700 people killed while seeking food since the new aid distribution system began in May.
  • A family of seven was killed in their apartment in Khan Younis, according to resident Noha Abu Shamala.
  • Five more Palestinians died of malnutrition-related causes in Gaza in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said.
  • The strikes also killed Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohamed Qreiqeh, as well as at least six others.
  • The incident marked the first time during the war that Israel's military has swiftly claimed responsibility after a journalist was killed in a strike.
  • Israel's air and ground offensive has since displaced most of the population, destroyed vast areas and pushed the territory toward famine.
  • It has killed more than 61,400 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not say how many were fighters or civilians but says around half were women and children.
  • The U.N. and independent experts consider Gaza's Health Ministry the most reliable source on war casualties.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,700 people have been killed while seeking food since the new aid distribution system began in May.
  • At least 34 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Monday.
  • 12 aid seekers were killed while trying to reach distribution points or awaiting aid convoys.
  • 7 members of a family were killed in their apartment in Khan Younis.
  • 5 Palestinians died of malnutrition-related causes in Gaza in the past 24 hours.
  • Over 61,400 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
  • Around half of those killed were women and children.

Sources:

  • Israeli troops, as reported by Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy in the Associated Press article "Israeli ground and air strikes hit northern and southern Gaza" (2025).
  • Gaza's Health Ministry, as reported in the Associated Press article "Israeli ground and air strikes hit northern and southern Gaza" (2025).
  • Al Jazeera, as reported in the Associated Press article "Israeli strike targets and kills Al Jazeera journalists" (2025).
  • United Nations, as reported in the Associated Press article "Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese adds his country to a list moving toward recognition of Palestinian statehood" (2025).
  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, as reported in the Associated Press article "Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese adds his country to a list moving toward recognition of Palestinian statehood" (2025).