What's happening in Gaza?
Asked 14 days ago
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Gaza is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed near aid distribution sites, many reportedly by Israeli fire while waiting for food. The United Nations and aid organizations have condemned Israel for what they call the 'weaponisation of food,' labeling it a war crime, and have criticized a new aid distribution model as dangerous and militarized. Hunger and malnutrition are widespread, with one in five Gazans facing starvation. There are ongoing calls for a ceasefire and renewed negotiations, with international actors like Qatar expressing hope for resumed talks. Protests and international criticism continue, including from the EU and activists accusing Israel and its allies of human rights violations and complicity in the conflict.
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At least 49 people have been killed near aid distribution sites or while waiting for aid trucks across Gaza in 24 hours, with at least 21 reportedly killed by Israeli fire near a distribution site managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Civilians face dire conditions, including lack of food and shelter, and the UN warns that one in five people in Gaza now face starvation.
Israeli forces have killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, many of whom were waiting to collect aid. The UN Human Rights Office says over 400 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli military actions while trying to access aid from sites guarded by Israeli forces.
The UN has condemned Israel for firing on people gathering at aid distribution sites, calling it the 'weaponisation of food' and a war crime. The new aid distribution model, run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and backed by the US and Israel, is criticized as a 'death trap' by the UN and aid groups.
Large crowds of Palestinians are gathering around aid trucks as a hunger crisis deepens. Gaza medics report that dozens have been shot and killed by Israeli soldiers while trying to access aid. Humanitarian organizations criticize the aid system as forcing people to risk their lives for food.
