At least 56 people were killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. This includes 22 individuals who were attempting to cross into Gaza to obtain humanitarian aid.
The Israeli military has not commented on the reported casualties. The strikes come amid rising tensions between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the region. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing violence and a significant humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-08-20/ty-article/.premium/israeli-strikes-kill-56-people-in-gaza-in-24-hours-including-22-waiting-for-aid/00000198-c846-dc9d-abd9-dbde77ab0000