82 Palestinians Killed in Gaza, Including 38 Seeking Humanitarian Aid: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Overnight airstrikes and shootings in Gaza resulted in the deaths of 82 Palestinians, including 38 individuals attempting to receive humanitarian aid. The ongoing conflict has led to over 57,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023.
A Tragic Night in Gaza: 82 Palestinians Killed
In a devastating escalation of violence, overnight airstrikes and shootings in Gaza have claimed the lives of 82 Palestinians, including 38 who were waiting to receive much-needed humanitarian aid. According to Gaza hospitals and the Health Ministry, five individuals were killed near a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid site, while 33 others died in various locations across the Gaza Strip. Additional casualties occurred due to strikes in the Muwasi zone, a shelter for displaced Palestinians, and in a Gaza City school.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports that the death toll since the war began in October 2023 has now surpassed 57,000, with more than half of the victims being women and children. The ongoing conflict has displaced over 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents, creating a dire humanitarian situation. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and access to essential services is severely limited.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-backed organization established in February 2025, has been central to aid distribution efforts in Gaza. However, reports from American contractors and videos obtained by the Associated Press reveal concerning practices at aid distribution centers operated by the GHF. Security personnel hired by U.S. subcontractor UG Solutions are allegedly using live ammunition, stun grenades, and pepper spray against desperate Palestinians seeking food, raising serious ethical and safety concerns.
The international community continues to express concern over the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Iran has voiced “serious doubts” over Israel’s commitment to a ceasefire, warning of potential retaliation if provoked. Meanwhile, the United Nations has called for an independent investigation into the reported abuses at aid distribution centers.
The situation in Gaza remains critical, with ongoing airstrikes and limited access to humanitarian aid. International efforts to broker a ceasefire continue, but the prospects for peace remain uncertain. As the conflict persists, the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian population grow ever more urgent.
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