Gaza (Quds News Network)- Israeli forces killed and injured dozens of starved Palestinians on Sunday near so-called ‘aid distribution centers’ in southern and central Gaza. The strikes targeted areas where civilians were trying to access food and relief supplies.
According to medical sources, four Palestinians were killed and 70 others injured near a US-run ‘aid center’ west of Rafah. In a separate attack near Deir al-Balah area, Israeli gunfire killed one person and injured several more near another ‘aid point’ reportedly linked to the same US-backed operation.
Since May 27, at least 110 starved Palestinians have been killed and 583 injured while attempting to collect food from so-called ‘aid centers’ supervised by the infamous Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The government media office also reported nine people are still missing.
The foundation, which operates under Israeli military protection, has come under fire from local and international organizations. Critics say GHF was imposed as a replacement for UNRWA, which was banned by Israeli authorities. Several Western countries and humanitarian institutions have already rejected GHF’s work model, citing lack of transparency and effectiveness.
On Saturday, GHF admitted it had failed to distribute food parcels in Gaza, blaming alleged threats from Hamas. In a statement on its Facebook page, the foundation claimed it was “unable to proceed with aid delivery” due to “direct threats” without providing evidence. Hamas denied the accusation. A spokesperson told Reuters there were no such threats and accused GHF of spreading falsehoods.
The spokesperson also said that Hamas’s armed wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, would begin deploying snipers near UN-led aid convoys to stop looters and protect food shipments. This measure follows repeated attacks on civilians waiting for aid and the growing chaos around distribution points.
The Government Media Office stressed its full readiness to secure and manage humanitarian aid once it enters the territory. In a public statement, it urged residents to help protect aid convoys and ensure supplies reach the displaced and hungry families.
The statement also highlighted the death toll among civil workers. Since October, over 750 police officers and thousands of government and municipal employees have been killed while supporting relief operations.
The office criticized the US-Israeli aid mechanism led by GHF. It described it as a total failure, lacking legal legitimacy and moral standards. The statement emphasized that only the United Nations and its specialized agencies have the mandate and field capacity to manage humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Despite Israel allowing limited UN-led aid operations since May 19, following an 11-week blockade, the UN says these efforts remain vastly insufficient. “A teaspoon,” is how the UN describes the trickle of aid entering Gaza amid widespread famine.
The Gaza Government has called on the international community to pressure Israel to allow full and safe access for humanitarian convoys, restore UNRWA’s operations, and stop targeting civilians gathering at aid points.
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