Summary
Israeli forces have killed over 70 Palestinians in Gaza, mainly near places where people go to get aid. This is part of ongoing violence since October 7, with thousands harmed or killed overall.
Key Facts
- Israeli forces and drones killed over 70 Palestinians in Gaza in one day, including 51 people near aid centers.
- In the city of Rafah, 27 people seeking aid were killed.
- Since the conflict began on October 7, over 56,000 people have died, and more than 131,000 have been injured.
- Aid centers in Gaza, run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), have been scenes of violence and killings.
- The UN agency for Palestinian refugees described the aid distribution system as a “death trap.”
- An incident on Salah al-Din Street resulted in 25 deaths and over 140 injuries.
- Footage verified by media showed bodies being taken to hospitals, including al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp.
- Israel claims shootings near aid sites happen when "suspects" approach soldiers, though others report no warnings before attacks.
