Escalating crisis in Gaza: Over 135 KILLED in 24 hours as aid desperation and violence surge
- Israeli forces killed 135 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours, including 87 who were attempting to reach aid distribution points. Witnesses reported Israeli fire as crowds overwhelmed UN convoys.
- Gaza’s Health Ministry reported five more starvation deaths due to the blockade, bringing the total famine/malnutrition deaths to 193 (including 96 children). Actual numbers are likely higher, with victims trapped under rubble.
- Only 1.5 percent of Gaza’s cropland remains accessible after Israeli destruction, forcing reliance on aid. The Israeli-backed GHF faces UN scrutiny for militarizing aid distribution.
- The UN documented 1,400+ Palestinians killed while seeking aid since May, often near GHF sites. Jordan condemned an Israeli settler attack on an aid convoy.
- With 61,000+ dead and 150,000+ injured, Israel stands accused of engineering starvation by redirecting aid trucks into dangerous zones—exacerbating chaos and civilian suffering.
Israeli forces killed at least 135 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours – including 87 individuals who were attempting to reach aid distribution points, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
The relentless violence, coupled with the ongoing Israeli blockade, has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis, pushing the territory’s population to the brink of famine and despair. The majority of the fatalities occurred as Palestinians, driven by hunger and desperation, converged on aid distribution sites.
The Morag Corridor, an Israeli-controlled area in southern Gaza, witnessed the deaths of at least 28 Palestinians on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Witnesses reported that Israeli forces opened fire as crowds overwhelmed United Nations convoys, which have been struggling to meet the overwhelming demand for food and supplies.
Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies, confirmed that another four people were killed in the Teina area, while the Al-Awda Hospital reported six fatalities near a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) site in central Gaza. The GHF, an Israeli-backed American contractor, has faced criticism for its role in controlling aid distribution. Both the UN and human rights experts call for its dismantlement, citing concerns over its exploitation for military and geopolitical agendas.
In addition to the violence, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported five more starvation deaths due to the Israeli blockade, bringing the total number of victims of famine and malnutrition to 193, including 96 children. The ministry emphasized that these figures are likely a significant undercount, as many victims remain trapped under rubble or in areas inaccessible to medical and civil defense crews. (Related: The people of Gaza are being deliberately starved.)
“A number of victims are still under the rubble and on the streets, where ambulance and civil defense crews are unable to reach them at this time,” the ministry stated on Telegram.
The ongoing Israeli military offensive has destroyed nearly all of Gaza’s food production capabilities, leaving its people reliant on international aid. A recent report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization and the UN satellite center revealed that only 1.5 percent of Gaza’s cropland is accessible and undamaged, further exacerbating the hunger crisis.
UN denounces genocide by FAMINE in Gaza
The UN has condemned the Israeli-backed aid system, arguing that it forces Palestinians to travel long distances and risk their lives for food. The UN human rights office reported that approximately 1,400 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid since May, mostly near GHF sites and along UN convoy routes overwhelmed by desperate crowds.
Jordan also condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on an aid convoy bound for Gaza, which resulted in the stoning and damage of four trucks. The Israeli military claimed it intervened to disperse the gathering and ensure the trucks reached their destination, but the incident underscores the escalating tensions and violence surrounding aid distribution.
As the death toll from the conflict surpasses 61,000, with over 150,000 injured, the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate. The Gaza Government Media Office accused Israel of intentionally engineering starvation and chaos by forcing truck drivers to take dangerous routes, leading to incidents like the one on Tuesday, Aug. 5, where 81 Palestinians were killed, including 57 starving civilians at aid distribution points.
The international community has expressed growing concern over the escalating crisis, with calls for immediate intervention to address the humanitarian catastrophe. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of Hamas, which has been accused of using civilian populations as shields, and the Israeli government’s plans to potentially reoccupy Gaza, a move that could exacerbate the conflict and endanger the lives of both Palestinians and Israeli hostages.
The crisis in Gaza is a stark reminder of the urgent need for a comprehensive and immediate resolution to the conflict. As the world watches, the international community must act decisively to address the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people and work towards a sustainable peace that ensures the safety and dignity of all civilians caught in the crossfire.
Watch this video about a former GHF guard speaking out on the horrors in the U.S.-backed Gaza food program.
This video is from the Cynthia’s Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.
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