Gaza health authorities have reported at least 44 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and drones waiting for aid in separate incidents in southern and central Gaza early Tuesday, bringing the total death toll above 56,000.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as crowds of people attempted to reach food distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has been plagued by scenes of violence since opening last month.
The GHF sites are located in Israeli military zones where independent media have limited access. The US administration has authorized $30 million in aid for the program, despite concerns over its management.
According to the Health Ministry’s records department, a total of 56,077 people have been killed in Gaza during Israel’s 21-month military operation.
The death toll includes 5,759 who were killed since March 18 when Israel resumed fighting, with more than half being women and children.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-06-24-2025-dbbdba6c1986376e6e09900650814412