Tragedy in Gaza: Israeli Forces Kill Dozens Seeking Aid as Ceasefire Talks Falter
The streets of Gaza have once again become a battleground of despair, with hopes for a ceasefire growing dimmer. In a devastating incident, Israeli forces shot and killed at least 31 Palestinians en route to a humanitarian aid distribution center, deepening the region’s humanitarian crisis.
Abdallah Haddad, injured while seeking food, recounted the horror: “We were heading to the aid center in Al-Shakoush when they opened fire. Thirty people were shot—many are dead or wounded.” His words reflect the chaos and loss experienced by those desperate for basic necessities.Abdel Rahman Abu Te’ma, a witness, condemned the violence: “Young people went for food, but this isn’t aid—it’s murder.
This is Muslim blood, not charity. We reject this so-called aid. We want it through legitimate institutions. Fear God for our sake.” His plea underscores the growing distrust in the aid distribution process.Meanwhile, Reuters reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel have stalled in Doha, with disputes over the scope of Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza halting progress. Sources from both sides confirmed the suspension of negotiations, leaving little hope for immediate resolution.
The United Nations has reported a grim toll: over the past six weeks, nearly 800 Palestinians, including women and children, have been killed while attempting to access aid. Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated, “As of July 7, we’ve recorded 798 deaths—615 near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites and 183 along aid convoy routes.
These are people killed while seeking survival.”Since May 27, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, supported by the US and Israel, has controlled aid distribution, sidelining international organizations like the UN.
Local reports indicate that Israeli soldiers have repeatedly fired on civilians near GHF centers, exacerbating the crisis. The bloodshed continues as Gaza’s residents face both hunger and violence, with no resolution in sight
