israeli airstrikes result in the deaths of 29 gazans who were waiting for aid
Israeli airstrikes brutally killed 29 Palestinians who were waiting for help in Gaza. Eight people died when an aid center was bombed in Al-Nuseirat camp. Later, 21 more were killed and over 150 injured by Israeli gunfire at a crowd waiting for aid trucks. Israel then denied the attacking of aid centers and started calling the reports false.
The Gaza conflict has destroyed most of the area’s 2.3 million people. Chaotic scenes and deaths have occurred during aid distributions as hungry people struggled for food. In February, over 100 Palestinians were shot dead waiting for aid near Gaza City.
A missile hit a house In central Gaza, killing nine people. Israeli attacks continued overnight across the enclave, where over a million displaced people are sheltering. Israel’s assault on Gaza has killed over 31,000 and wounded 71,500, according to Gaza health authorities.
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Efforts to reach a ceasefire have failed. Israel seeks a deal to release hostages in exchange for Palestinians held by Israel, while Hamas wants an end to the war. Hamas presented a truce deal to mediators, calling for an end to Israeli aggression, aid provision, return of displaced people and withdrawal of Israeli forces. Israel dismissed it as unrealistic.
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The UN warned that 576,000 in Gaza are on the brink of famine, urging Israel to allow more access. Israel denies obstructing aid and blaming aid agencies and accusing Hamas of diverting aid.
A ship carrying aid approached Gaza, where the US military plans to set up a dock to distribute up to two million meals daily. However, maritime deliveries aren’t enough, say Palestinian and UN officials.