Gaza Horror: 25 Killed Seeking Aid Amid Strikes
Israeli Attacks Hit Civilians as Ceasefire Talks Stall
At least 25 Palestinians were killed overnight by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire in Gaza, with many shot while awaiting aid near the Zikim crossing, according to health officials and ambulance services in Deir al-Balah. Shifa Hospital received the bodies, including four killed in an airstrike on a Gaza City apartment. The Israeli military did not comment on the incidents.
The violence comes as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have faltered, with both the U.S. and Israel recalling their teams, leaving talks in limbo. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at exploring “alternative options,” while a Hamas official called the recall a pressure tactic, expecting talks to resume soon. Mediators Egypt and Qatar described the pause as temporary but gave no timeline.
Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worsens, with the UN warning of famine as malnutrition-related deaths rise. Despite Israel’s claim of allowing unlimited aid trucks, the UN cites military restrictions and looting as barriers. The Zikim crossing, where many were killed, saw 79 deaths days earlier when Israeli forces fired on a crowd they deemed threatening.
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International outcry grows, with over two dozen Western nations and 100+ charities demanding an end to the war and Israel’s blockade. Jordan’s requested airdrops of food and milk formula have begun, and the UK, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is pushing for more aid access. The World Central Kitchen resumed limited operations in Deir al-Balah, aiming to serve 60,000 meals daily—half its prior capacity—due to dwindling supplies.
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