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51 killed in Gaza while awaiting aid, say health officials
At least 51 Palestinians were killed and over 200 injured while waiting for humanitarian aid in Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry and local hospitals.
Witnesses said Israeli forces struck a nearby house and then opened fire on a crowd gathered for aid. The Israeli military has not commented on the incident.
Eyewitnesses Describe “Massacre”
“It was a massacre,” said Yousef Nofal, who saw people collapse under gunfire. “They kept shooting even as people ran.”
Another survivor, Mohammed Abu Qeshfa, described a massive explosion followed by intense gunfire and tank shelling. “I survived by a miracle,” he said.
Victims were taken to Nasser Hospital, where grieving families searched for loved ones. “Why did they shoot the youth? Aren’t we human?” asked Samaher Meqdad, searching for relatives.
Aid Access Increasingly Dangerous
Tensions are rising around aid distribution, with repeated reports of Israeli troops firing on civilians at food points. Local health officials say dozens have died in similar incidents.
While Israel says it fires warning shots to deter threats, humanitarian agencies criticize the new U.S.- and Israeli-backed aid delivery system as insufficient and politically manipulated. The system is managed by the private Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and aims to prevent aid from reaching Hamas.
The U.N., which operates a separate system, has faced serious obstacles—Israeli restrictions, looting, and lawlessness—that continue to block urgent supplies. Humanitarian groups warn famine is looming for Gaza’s 2 million residents.
Death Toll Continues to Climb
Since Israel launched its military campaign following the October 7 Hamas attack—which killed about 1,200 Israelis and led to 251 hostages being taken—more than 55,300 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry. Over half of the victims are women and children.
Currently, 53 hostages remain in Gaza, though fewer than half are believed to be - UN News