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Gaza death toll rises

Hospital sources in Gaza report that 71 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza since dawn.


Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Gaza City


In Gaza, every piece of bread comes with a risk

For the people of Gaza, chasing the illusion of help can be more dangerous than hunger itself. The shelling never stops, and panic spreads fast. For many, the distribution points run by the US and Israelis have become what the UN is now calling a death trap.

But now, not all aid lines end in bloodshed. In northern Gaza, coordination between Palestinian tribes has allowed for safer, locally secured distribution points. No shooting. No bombings. Just food and a shred of dignity.

In coordination with UN agencies and other international aid groups, Israel is allowing 100 aid trucks back into Gaza a day. This, after devastating scenes of crowds being shot at and hundreds being killed after Israeli attacks on aid distribution points run by US contractors.

In Gaza, every piece of bread comes with a risk. But even among the rubble, people find moments of unity and ways to survive. A single package might last only a few days, while the need is overwhelming and continuing.

Palestinians in Gaza form long queues to receive a hot meal

Charity organisations distribute food to Palestinians at Nusierat Refugee Camp in Gaza City


Palestinians, affected by the food crisis in the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli attacks and aid blockades, form long queues with containers in their hands in the hope of receiving a hot meal


Two infants die in Gaza from malnutrition

The Palestinian news agency has reported that two infants have died today in Gaza due to malnutrition and the lack of formula milk. The Wafa news agency quoted the uncle of one of the infants as saying that five-month-old Nidal died as a result of “lack of food and unavailability of milk”.

It cited the father of the other infant, 10-day-old Kinda, saying she had died of malnutrition and lack of medicine. Both infants were taken to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.

Israel has severely limited aid access to Gaza in recent months, instead funnelling most deliveries through the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Earlier today, the WHO said it delivered its first medical aid delivery to Gaza since March 2, calling it a “drop in the ocean”.