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Dozens Killed in Gaza as Food Crisis Deepens

At least 38 Palestinians were killed and more than 70 wounded on Sunday after Israeli forces reportedly opened fire on crowds gathering near an aid distribution point in Gaza City, according to medical officials. The incident comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where food shortages have reached critical levels after months of conflict.

Health workers at Al-Shifa Hospital reported that many of the victims were unarmed civilians waiting for food assistance. The latest deaths bring the number of Palestinians killed in aid-related incidents this month to over 120, based on data from the Gaza Health Ministry and international aid organizations.

Mounting Hunger and Ongoing Blockade

Gaza remains under a strict Israeli blockade, with crossings tightly controlled and aid deliveries severely limited. According to the United Nations World Food Programme, over 80% of the population in Gaza is now facing acute food insecurity, with children and the elderly most at risk.

  • Food deliveries have been sporadic due to ongoing hostilities and security concerns.
  • International agencies warn that famine-like conditions could soon take hold in northern Gaza.
  • Efforts to establish safe corridors for humanitarian relief have repeatedly broken down in recent weeks.

"The situation is catastrophic and deteriorating by the day," said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in a recent statement. The agency called for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid.

International Response and Calls for Investigation

Global leaders and human rights groups have condemned the latest violence, urging Israel to allow greater access for food and medical supplies. The U.S. State Department expressed "deep concern" over civilian casualties and called for a transparent investigation into the incident.

Israel's military has not commented directly on Sunday's events but has previously stated that its forces are targeting armed militants and accused Hamas of operating near aid collection points.

Humanitarian Outlook

As the conflict nears the ten-month mark, the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to mount. Aid organizations are warning that unless there is a significant increase in relief operations and a reduction in hostilities, the enclave could face a full-scale famine within weeks.

Efforts to broker a new ceasefire have stalled, and diplomatic negotiations remain ongoing. In the meantime, the civilian population in Gaza faces mounting casualties and deepening hunger, with little respite in sight.

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