Gazan Aid Centers: 400 Deaths Since May's Temporary Ceasefire
UN reports: Over 400 deaths recorded at Gaza aid facilities since May
The temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas barely brings relief to the public, as attacks persist unabated in the Gaza Strip, with innocent lives still being lost while they await necessary aid.
According to the Hamas-controlled Civil Defense in Gaza, Israel is responsible for the deaths of 20 individuals. A tragic incident occurred as six people lost their lives and 30 others were injured due to the distribution of much-needed aid. Spokesman Mahmud Bassal shared this heartbreaking news. Further Israeli aggression claimed the lives of at least 14 individuals across the center and north of Gaza.
The victims in the coastal area fell to brutal bullets and tank shells, as Bassal describes. The Israeli military claimed investigation into the incident. Additionally, an airstrike in the Nuseirat refugee camp claimed the lives of six individuals, including a child. Elsewhere, eight others perished in two separate attacks on houses in Deir al-Balah and east of the city of Gaza.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by Israel and the US, commenced its operations in Gaza last month, following a nearly three-month Israeli blockade of aid shipments. The GHF's aid distribution aims to detour the work of UN and international aid organizations, with Israel and the US aiming to thwart Hamas' appropriation of humanitarian aid through the controversial foundation.
A Controversial Foundation
Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing medical sources, revealed that since the implementation of the new aid system in May, over 500 Palestinians seeking aid have lost their lives. The UN had previously reported at least 410 deaths from Israeli bombings and shelling in the vicinity of the distribution centers. The UN Human Rights Office in Geneva confirmed that most of these deaths have been verified. However, it's possible that armed groups also fired near food distribution points. Initially, the figures couldn't be independently verified.
The UN and major aid organizations steer clear of cooperation with the foundation, accusing it of adhering to Israel's military plans. Under international pressure due to the dire humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory, Israel faces potential famine in the entire Gaza Strip. The UN cautions about the danger that looms in the heavily populated area.
Source: ntv.de, raf/dpa/AFP
- Gaza Strip
- Continued Violence
- Military Conflict
- Humanitarian Aid Disruption
- International Pressure
Insights:- Ceasefire violations often occur due to fragile, partial, or localized agreements, mistrust, complex military and militant tactics, and breakdowns in communication or enforcement, which can result in ongoing hostilities and high casualties despite formal ceasefires.- The nature of the conflict and intense urban warfare environment in Gaza add to the risk of casualties, even during pauses in fighting, as civilian and humanitarian infrastructure often overlap with conflict zones.
- In the midst of the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, it's crucial for both community and employment policies to address the unique challenges faced by the region, including the disruption of humanitarian aid and the potential danger of continued military conflict.
- In light of the controversies surrounding the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, it's essential for international politics, general news, crime-and-justice, and war-and-conflicts sectors to scrutinize the foundation's operations, ensuring that humanitarian aid is not used as a tool of politics and causing further harm to the already distressed community.
