At least 38 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid from the United Nations and an Israeli-backed American contractor in the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials. The Israeli military claimed it fired warning shots when crowds approached its forces.
The latest deaths come as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to announce further military action, potentially including plans for Israel to reoccupy Gaza. Experts warn that such escalation could put thousands of Palestinians’ lives at risk and draw fierce opposition from the international community.
The Israeli military has destroyed nearly all of Gaza’s food production capabilities, leaving its people reliant on international aid. A new report found that just 1.5% of Gaza’s cropland is accessible and undamaged. The situation has led to a hunger crisis, with four more malnutrition-related deaths reported over the last 24 hours.
The United Nations has rejected a new system for delivering aid, citing concerns that it forces Palestinians to travel long distances and risk their lives for food. Experts have called for the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) to be dismantled, saying it is “an utterly disturbing example of how humanitarian relief can be exploited for covert military and geopolitical agendas.”
The situation remains volatile, with tensions between Israel and Palestinian aid groups continuing to escalate.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-hostages-aid-08-06-2025-bcdd6419be65017f97f51ab2e58d5c8e