At least 20 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in a deadly incident at a US-Israeli backed food distribution center in northern Gaza, as the territory continues to reel under catastrophic levels of starvation and humanitarian collapse.
According to local sources, the victims had gathered in desperation to receive food aid when Israeli forces opened fire near the site. The attack comes amid growing concerns from international organizations about the worsening famine in Gaza, exacerbated by Israel’s ongoing military blockade and relentless bombardment.
The incident highlights the dangerous conditions under which humanitarian aid is being delivered, often under fire and in violation of international norms. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with bodies scattered near bags of flour and aid workers unable to reach the injured.
This deadly episode underscores the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza, where over a million people are now at risk of starvation. Aid convoys have been repeatedly blocked, bombed, or looted, and essential medical and food supplies remain scarce.
Human rights groups have called for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to prevent further loss of life.
