Gaza: At least 74 more Palestinians have been killed in the latest wave of Israeli air and ground assaults across the Gaza Strip, with a significant number of victims being civilians. According to international media, one of the deadliest incidents occurred in Khan Younis, where Israeli forces targeted a controversial U.S. aid distribution center.
The strike caused widespread panic and a stampede among the large crowd gathered for humanitarian assistance. At least 21 people were reportedly killed on the spot, while dozens sustained injuries.
A similar deadly attack earlier this week claimed the lives of 18 Palestinians during Israeli shelling in central Gaza. Read the full report here.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, chaos intensified as armed individuals near the aid center used pepper spray, fired shells, and even stabbed a civilian, spreading terror among the already distressed crowd.
The ministry condemned the attack, calling it a clear example of U.S.-Israeli coordination, accusing both countries of using humanitarian aid as a cover for escalating atrocities against Palestinians.
Since the launch of the Israeli military offensive on October 7, 2023, Gaza has witnessed unrelenting bombardment, with hospitals, schools, refugee camps, and aid centers among the primary targets. The death toll has now exceeded 58,000, and over 140,000 people have been injured, making this one of the deadliest military campaigns in recent history.
Despite repeated calls for a ceasefire by the United Nations and other international bodies, Israel has continued its operations. The global community, including human rights organizations, has labeled the conflict as “genocide.“ Multiple legal proceedings against Israel are currently underway in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
