Rescuers report 72 people killed by Israeli gunfire across Gaza on June 19, including 29 shot while waiting near aid distribution sites. Civil defense and medic sources indicate at least 21 killed south in Khan Younis, targeting sites near aid convoys.
Repeated Attacks on Desperate Crowds
These shootings cap multiple violence count incidents over recent days—with 51–59 killed while awaiting food trucks earlier this week .
Since late May, UN and Gazan health officials report that around 300 Palestinians have died trying to reach aid sites, with over 3,000 injured’
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Gaza is on the brink of widespread famine, with limited aid access, fuel shortages, and large-scale displacement. Aid distribution via the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—under U.S. and Israeli oversight—has been plagued by chaos, crowding, and deadly outcomes
Israel’s Stance & Investigations
The IDF states it opened fire on “suspects” and that warning shots were used; numerous incidents are now under military review. Critics—including the UN and aid agencies—have warned that this aid model places civilians directly in harm’s way.
What It Means
The repeated attacks on aid seekers—ranging from shelling to gunfire—have become an alarming pattern during the latest wave of humanitarian assistance.
With hundreds of civilian deaths tied to desperate acts for food, global calls grow louder for safer, more accessible aid corridors and an immediate ceasefire.
