01 Aug 2025, 08:19
91 People Killed While Trying to Receive Aid in Gaza
- 91 people were killed while trying to receive aid in Gaza.
- The USA plans a new aid strategy for humanitarian assistance in the region.
- International organizations warn about the famine in Gaza.
This is reported by ABC News, ABC News, Asharq Al-Awsat.
In the last 24 hours, 91 people have been killed in Gaza while attempting to receive humanitarian aid. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, most of the victims were killed during clashes near distribution points. Specifically, 54 people were killed in the northern part of Gaza near the Zikim crossing.
It is reported that Israeli troops opened fire on a crowd that was trying to receive aid. Israeli representatives claim that they fired warning shots at that time while witnesses reported clashes among people trying to receive aid.
At the same time, US Special Envoy Steve Vitkoff and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Haqqabi plan to visit Gaza to assess the humanitarian situation and develop a new plan for its delivery. This visit will take place against the backdrop of increasing international concern about famine in the region.
International organizations warn about the "worst-case scenario of famine" in Gaza. Despite some attempts by Israel to ease the delivery of aid, the quantity of aid remains significantly below what is necessary.
Tags: Middle East/Politics