Dozens of Palestinians Killed While Waiting for Aid in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early on Friday, with another 20 people dying in shootings while waiting for aid, according to a hospital in Deir al-Balah. The U.N. human rights office reported 613 killings in Gaza within a month near humanitarian convoys and aid distribution points operated by an Israeli-backed American organization. The office could not assign responsibility for the killings but noted that the Israeli military had targeted Palestinians trying to reach these distribution points.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the organization running the aid distribution sites, denied any serious injuries or deaths within its premises. The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders in northeast Khan Younis, urging Palestinians to move west ahead of planned military operations against Hamas. More deaths were reported near aid distribution sites, with at least 20 Palestinians killed in Rafah and Khan Younis.

Efforts to halt the conflict between Israel and Iran were underway, with discussions for a ceasefire proposal ongoing. U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned a potential 60-day ceasefire agreement and urged Hamas to accept the deal. The Health Ministry in Gaza reported over 57,000 Palestinians killed in the war, with more than half being women and children.

The conflict began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, resulting in casualties and hostages. Reports of civilian casualties near aid sites have raised concerns, with the Israeli military stating they have fired warning shots and are investigating the incidents.

According to the source: AP News.