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UN Human Rights Chief Demands Investigations into Gaza Aid Distribution Deaths

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has called for prompt and impartial investigations into the killings of Palestinians by Israeli occupation forces at aid distribution points associated with the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation." The OHCHR spokesperson, Thameen Al-Kheetan, stressed that the use of firearms by Israeli forces constitutes a grave breach of international law and a war crime. Since the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" started operating on May 27, the Israeli military has shelled and shot Palestinians trying to reach the distribution points, resulting in over 410 fatalities and 3,000 injuries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The OHCHR has demanded prompt and impartial investigations into the killings of Palestinians by Israeli occupation forces at aid distribution points associated with the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation."
  • Thameen Al-Kheetan, the OHCHR spokesperson, has stressed that the use of firearms by Israeli forces constitutes a grave breach of international law and a war crime.
  • At least 93 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli occupation forces while attempting to reach the limited aid convoys of the UN and other humanitarian organizations.
  • Over 410 Palestinians have been killed in the context of aid distribution related to the Foundation since its operations began on May 27.
  • At least 3,000 additional injuries have been reported in these incidents.
  • The OHCHR spokesperson has warned of worsening humanitarian conditions across the Gaza Strip, where civilians are facing "the inhumane choice of either starving to death or risk being killed while trying to get food."
  • Israel's militarized humanitarian assistance mechanism is in contradiction with international standards on aid distribution, and its actions have contributed to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
  • The Gaza Strip is on the verge of famine due to Israeli occupation's ongoing closure and unlawful restrictions on the entry and distribution of humanitarian aid.

Statistics:

  • Over 410 Palestinians have been killed in the context of aid distribution related to the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" since its operations began on May 27.
  • At least 93 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli occupation forces while attempting to reach the limited aid convoys of the UN and other humanitarian organizations.
  • At least 3,000 additional injuries have been reported in these incidents.
  • Only a few trucks have been allowed into Gaza since March 2, 2025, despite Israeli occupation's ongoing closure and restrictions on humanitarian aid.
  • The Gaza Strip faces severe restrictions on the work of the UN and other humanitarian organizations, preventing them from bringing and distributing food, fuel, and lifesaving assistance.

Sources:

  • The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
  • The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

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