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04-06-2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of three soldiers operating in Gaza: Staff Sgt. Lior Steinberg, Staff Sgt. Ofek Barhana, and Staff Sgt. Omer Van Gelder, all members of Israel's Givati Brigade. They were killed when their Humvee was hit by an explosive device in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, while escorting an IDF fire engine. Two other soldiers were injured and are in moderate condition. The incident occurred as the war in Gaza approaches its 600-day mark since Hamas' massacre on October 7, 2023.
04-06-2025
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has warned that roads leading to Gaza aid centers will be considered "combat zones" as the centers close for a day for "update and organization works". At least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire near a distribution center on Tuesday, with the IDF claiming its troops fired at suspects who deviated from designated access routes. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US and Israel-backed aid network, has been criticized for its distribution model, which requires Gazans to collect supplies from centers in areas under Israeli military control, staffed by armed American contractors. The UN has warned that over two million people are at risk of starvation in Gaza and has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the killings, describing the GHF's model as "a demonstration of how not to do humanitarian aid".
04-06-2025
At least 27 Palestinians were killed and 161 wounded on Tuesday while trying to reach a food distribution center in Gaza run by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The incident marks the third consecutive day of violence near the humanitarian hub, with the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health blaming Israeli fire for the deaths. The Israeli military said its troops fired warning shots and were investigating reports of casualties. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation claimed its operations continued without disruption, but acknowledged reports of violence outside its secure distribution site. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the situation, calling it "unconscionable" and warning that the militarized humanitarian assistance mechanism may constitute a war crime.
04-06-2025
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed near aid distribution compounds in Gaza since Israel's new aid system was launched on May 27. The system, implemented by Israel and the US-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, involves distributing aid from four militarized compounds in southern Gaza. At least 64 people have been killed at the Swedish Village compound alone. Witnesses and footage suggest that some Palestinians were shot by Israeli forces after straying from designated routes or approaching the compounds too early. The IDF claims it fired at "suspects" who posed a threat to troops. The new system has been criticized by the UN and charities for putting Palestinians at risk and forcing them to travel long distances for aid. The distribution process has been chaotic, with poor communication from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and contradictory instructions, leading to riots and people grabbing food parcels.
04-06-2025
Five people were killed and several injured after an attack on a UN aid convoy in North Darfur, Sudan, on Monday night. The convoy, consisting of 15 trucks, was traveling to deliver food to famine-affected areas in El Fasher. The World Food Programme and UNICEF condemned the attack, stating that multiple trucks were burned and critical humanitarian supplies were damaged. The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on aid deliveries and personnel in Sudan, where a two-year war has left millions facing acute hunger. The agencies called for an immediate end to attacks on humanitarian personnel and facilities, and demanded an urgent investigation into the incident.
04-06-2025
Aid distribution centres in Gaza will be closed on Wednesday for "renovations, organisation, and efficiency improvements" after 27 Palestinians were killed and over 90 injured by Israeli gunfire while waiting for aid in Rafah. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) warned that roads leading to the centres will be considered "combat zones" and travel is prohibited. The IDF claimed it fired at individuals who approached its forces and ignored warning shots, while the Hamas-run health ministry called the incident a "massacre". The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US-backed organisation endorsed by Israel, operates the aid centres, which have been criticised by UN agencies and charities for allowing Israel to control aid distribution.
