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Escalating Violence in Gaza: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Controversial Aid Distribution

Violence in Gaza has surged, with over 80 Palestinians killed near aid sites, prompting the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to pause operations amid safety concerns.


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In Gaza, violence has escalated, with over 80 Palestinians killed near aid distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The GHF paused operations after health officials reported dozens killed in shootings near the sites. The Israeli military claims it fired warning shots at 'suspects' approaching its forces, denying targeting civilians. Critics argue that the GHF's food distribution scheme, which began on May 26, is dangerous and ineffective, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The UN Security Council is set to vote on a ceasefire resolution, but the U.S. is expected to veto it, amid growing international outrage and calls for accountability.

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The articles depict a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing violence against civilians and inadequate international response.

There is a strong focus on the suffering of Palestinians, with many articles labeling military actions as war crimes.

Criticism of Israel's policies and actions is prevalent, with calls for accountability and urgent humanitarian aid.

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Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour·14d·
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"…Palestinians have been presented the grimmest of choices: die from starvation or risk being killed while trying to access the meager food that is being made available through Israel’s militarized humanitarian assistance mechanism."

UN denounces Israel’s ‘deliberate choices’ depriving Palestinians of essentials – as it happened
The GuardianThe Guardian·13d·
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"…The Gaza health ministry said on Wednesday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 95 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, including women and children at a school housing displaced families that was hit near the southern city of Khan Younis."

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation names US evangelical leader as new chair
The GuardianThe Guardian·13d·
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"…Major partners continue to abandon the GHF, which was launched with vocal support from US government officials."

Shooting at Gaza aid site a “war crime”
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·13d·
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"…Using starvation as an act of warfare … it’s already a war crime [as] described by [the] International Criminal Court."

Gaza’s “death trap” aid distribution
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"…Israel claimed it didn’t shoot Palestinians in Gaza seeking aid — but the evidence suggests otherwise."

US-backed GHF suspends Gaza aid for full day, group names new leader
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·13d·
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"…The temporary suspension of aid comes as more than 100 Palestinian people seeking aid have been reported killed by Israeli forces in the vicinity of GHF distribution centres since the organisation started operating in the enclave on May 27."

Israel kills Palestinians queueing for aid again, UN calls for probe
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"…More than 100 people have been killed in days of attacks at aid hubs run by the US-Israeli backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation."

Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know
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"…Dozens of Palestinians have been killed over the past few days while on their way to trying to obtain aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)."

Gaza aid centers close for a day as Israel declares roads to sites 'combat zones'
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"…Palestinians would be “prohibited” from entering the centers and traveling on the roads leading to them throughout Wednesday."

What's going wrong with aid in Gaza? : Consider This from
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"…Tuesday morning brought another shooting near a food distribution site in Gaza — the third in as many days."

Dozens reported killed as Israel acknowledges troops opened fire near Gaza food point
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"…Chaos continues to plague food aid delivery in Gaza, where the U.N. says distribution has become a 'death trap' and warns the territory is on the brink of famine."

Trump-backed Gaza aid sites temporarily close after dozens killed in shootings
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"…The new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has denied anyone was injured – let alone killed – at the aid sites since they started operations on May 26."

US- and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings
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"…The world is watching, day after day, horrifying scenes of Palestinians being shot, wounded or killed in Gaza while simply trying to eat."

US- and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings
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"…The offensive has destroyed vast areas, displaced around 90% of the population, and left people almost completely reliant on international aid."

What we know about the shootings near Gaza aid distribution sites
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"…Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire, hospital officials say at least 80 people have been killed and hundreds wounded."

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis
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"…Calling the humanitarian situation in Gaza 'catastrophic,' the proposed resolution also demands 'the immediate and unconditional lifting of all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and its safe and unhindered distribution at scale, including by the U.N. and humanitarian partners.'"

IDF says roads to Gaza aid centres are 'combat zones' as sites close for day
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"…The IDF said its troops fired shots after identifying suspects who moved towards them 'deviating from the designated access routes'."

US- and Israeli-backed group pauses food delivery in Gaza after deadly shootings
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"…The world is watching, day after day, horrifying scenes of Palestinians being shot, wounded or killed in Gaza while simply trying to eat."

US-backed Gaza aid group pauses food distribution after days of violence
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"…GHF’s break in operations comes after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) troops reportedly shot at Palestinians who strayed from a pre-approved path to get aid three days in a row, according to the Times of Israel."

IDF fired at Palestinians who approached troops near aid site
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"…The Palestinian Red Crescent has reported that 13 people were killed in the incident, which the Israel Defense Forces said took place roughly 500 yards from an aid distribution site."

WaPo Retracts Unverified Hamas Smear Of Israel
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"…The article failed to make clear if attributing the deaths to Israel was the position of the Gaza health ministry or a fact verified by The Post."

US- and Israeli-backed Group Pauses Food Delivery in Gaza after Deadly Shootings
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"…The offensive has destroyed vast areas, displaced around 90% of the population, and left people almost completely reliant on international aid."

What we Know about the Shootings near Gaza Aid Distribution Sites
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"…Witnesses say nearby Israeli troops have opened fire, hospital officials say at least 80 people have been killed and hundreds wounded."

UN Security Council to Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution amid Humanitarian Crisis
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"…The proposed resolution also demands “the immediate and unconditional lifting of all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and its safe and unhindered distribution at scale, including by the U.N. and humanitarian partners.”"

CNN Reports Fake News on Gaza, Again; Israel: No One Killed at Aid Sites
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"…CNN persisted Tuesday in publishing fake news pushed by Hamas, claiming that “dozens” of Palestinians had been killed near an American-run aid site in Gaza, despite Israeli denials and a history of Hamas lies."

Radical Anti-Israel Reporters, Activists Spread Debunked IDF Shooting Video
Washington Free BeaconWashington Free Beacon·13d·
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"…A slew of anti-Israel reporters, media figures, and activists continue to promote a since-debunked video purporting to show the Israeli Defense Forces massacring Palestinians at a humanitarian aid site—more than a day after the footage was proven to be a hoax."

WaPo Apologizes For Publishing Hamas Propaganda At Face Value
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"…The article and headline were updated on Sunday evening making it clear that there was no consensus about who was responsible for the shootings and that there was a dispute over that question."

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