At least 55 Palestinians, including a journalist and 10 aid-seekers, were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, intensifying concerns over mounting Gaza civilian casualties. According to Al Jazeera, the strikes occurred over the past 24 hours in multiple areas across the strip.
Aid Distribution Site Attacked
Ten Palestinians died and over 60 were injured when Israeli forces opened fire at civilians gathered near a US-backed aid distribution center in Rafah. The Gaza Government Media Office called the assault a deliberate attack on unarmed people desperate for food. Victims were rushed to Al-Awda and Al-Aqsa hospitals, with rescue teams spending over 30 minutes recovering bodies.
Heavy Bombardment in Central Gaza
The central area of Bureij also came under heavy bombardment. At least 23 Palestinians were killed in a wave of airstrikes there. Medical responders confirmed the attacks left multiple buildings damaged and dozens injured.
Read: Deadly Israeli Airstrike Hits Bureij Refugee Camp, Kills 19 Palestinians
Journalist Killed While Reporting
Palestinian journalist Moataz Raja was killed by an Israeli airstrike while covering the conflict on al-Nafaq Street in Gaza City. The Gaza Journalists Syndicate described his death as an “assassination” by Israeli forces. Raja’s death brings the total number of journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023 to 221.
UN Envoy Condemns Use of Aid as a Weapon
Riyad Mansour, Palestine’s ambassador to the United Nations, accused Israel of using humanitarian aid as a tool of war. He said the targeting of civilians at aid sites highlights Israel’s disregard for international norms.
Mounting Toll and Displacement
Gaza’s health ministry reported that 3,785 people have been killed since the March 18 ceasefire collapsed. The total death toll since October 2023 has reached 61,000, with most victims being women and children. Over 90% of Gaza’s 2 million residents are now displaced, facing severe hunger and destruction.
Legal Pressure on Israel Grows
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for war crimes. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice over its actions in Gaza.
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