Israel’s Attacks in Gaza: UN Reports 1,760 Aid Seekers Killed Since May -

Key Developments (August 16, 2025):

UN Figures: At least 1,760 Palestinians have been killed while seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza since late May, according to the UN human rights office. This marks a sharp increase from figures reported earlier in August.
Today’s Deaths: At least 25 Palestinians were killed across Gaza today, including 12 people attempting to collect aid.
Drone Strike on “Safe Zone”: An Israeli drone strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi, a coastal area designated by Israel as a “safe zone.” Two people were killed and 15 injured.
Starvation Crisis: Gaza’s Health Ministry reported that 11 people, including two siblings (aged 16 and 25), died of starvation within the past 24 hours. Aid distribution points and community kitchens are no longer functioning, leaving families with no safe access to food.
Dire Humanitarian Conditions: Palestinians risk being shot when approaching aid hubs, while food that does enter Gaza is mostly commercial and unaffordable for most residents. Temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) have worsened the crisis by accelerating dehydration, malnutrition, and disease.
International Inaction: Chris Doyle, Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding, criticized world leaders for issuing “words, statements, and press releases” without action, accusing them of ignoring international law violations and failing to prevent what he called a “genocide being livestreamed.”

📌 Context:

The war in Gaza has devastated infrastructure, left the majority of the population displaced, and created one of the world’s worst hunger crises.
UN agencies and humanitarian organizations continue to call for unrestricted aid access, but distribution remains severely obstructed.