Middle East 67 Killed Near UN Aid Convoy in Gaza; Israel Denies Full Toll

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Picture courtesy of HIran Media Center

 

In a harrowing incident, Israeli forces allegedly killed 67 Palestinians as they waited for UN aid in northern Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry. Reports suggest that gunfire caught the victims shortly after a 25-truck convoy from the UN World Food Programme crossed from Israel. The IDF claims they fired "warning shots" to address an "immediate threat," while disputing the number of casualties.

 

Hunger and exhaustion exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The ministry issued warnings of severe malnutrition, citing reports of civilians arriving in dire states at facilities. The UN echoed these sentiments, declaring that civilians face starvation and urgently require essential goods. In the past day alone, 18 deaths have been attributed to famine.

 

Elsewhere in Gaza, six additional fatalities occurred while people waited for aid, alongside over 150 injuries. There have now been 88 confirmed deaths as a result of Israeli actions on Sunday. The overcrowded Shifa hospital in Gaza City has received many victims. Dr. Hassan al-Shaer described the situation as critical, with field hospitals taking on overflow cases.

 

Personal accounts from the area present a dire picture. A woman conveyed the extreme hardship, stating that children rely solely on water and salt for survival. Growing reports reveal Palestinians being killed while seeking food, reminiscent of past operations where 32 people died near aid distribution points under Israeli fire.

 

Often embroiled in controversy, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has come under scrutiny for its operations, which involve using private security to distribute aid in military zones. Despite this, tragedies also occur near UN-led aid efforts. The IDF's evacuation orders for Deir al-Balah have sparked panic, raising the possibility of military advances.

 

Residents face the fear of an imminent ground offensive, with tens of thousands urged to move towards al-Mawasi. Leaflets demanding evacuations create uncertainty, particularly for those fearing loved ones' safety, including hostages possibly held in the area. Currently, efforts remain limited to air strikes, with ground troops yet to engage.

 

Israeli sources suggest hostages could be among the motivations for measured military presence in certain districts. With speculation mounting, the IDF maintains its operations aimed at dismantling terrorist capabilities without ground incursions in specific neighbourhoods.

 

The conflict’s toll is enormous, with over two million people displaced and ongoing relocations becoming a cruel norm. Pope Leo XIV's recent comments, advocating for an "immediate end to the barbarity", underscore the global call for peace as the international community anxiously awaits developments.

 

The Pope's statements followed a devastating strike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church, an act deeply regretted by Israeli leadership. The conflict, ignited by Hamas's attacks on 7 October 2023, continues to claim lives, with more than 58,895 deaths reported in Gaza since its inception.

 

Resolution remains elusive, as world leaders and organisations call for decisive humanitarian interventions. The situation demands urgent diplomatic efforts to mitigate further loss of life and halt the cycle of violence devastating both communities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-07-21

 

 

[Chris.C]

This happened daily for weeks. Thanks for starting to report it.

85 according to others. One wonders why his news has been suppressed.

https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-07-20-2025-2b494af89d710793bc6933f5ae437566

[Chomper Higgot]

9 minutes ago, ChristineC said:

This happened daily for weeks. Thanks for starting to report it.

85 according to others. One wonders why his news has been suppressed.

https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-07-20-2025-2b494af89d710793bc6933f5ae437566

 “Thanks for starting to report it.”

 

Agree, a massive improvement.

 

[newbee2022]

Israel is very good in continuing the genocidal war against Palestinians.

They act like bloodthirsty feral

[renaissanc]

I suggest that people wait until the independent news channels report about what happened. The anti-Israel media will only curse Israel. Maybe the IDF shot at Hamas people dressed as civilians who were stealing the food. Normally, Hamas takes most of the food aid and then sells it to the local Gazans. We'll know soon.

[koolkarl]

Hamas still refuses to release all hostages and disarm and they couldn't care less about their own fellow muslims.  They use media propaganda as one tool and it can be seen here the gullible have been sucked in.  Hamas is 100% at fault for civilian casualties.  

[Eric Loh]

11 minutes ago, koolkarl said:

Hamas still refuses to release all hostages and disarm and they couldn't care less about their own fellow muslims.  They use media propaganda as one tool and it can be seen here the gullible have been sucked in.  Hamas is 100% at fault for civilian casualties.  

There is a breakdown of trust between both parties. Both violated previous agreements. Hamas don't trust the right wing political power in Israel who demand the complete dismantling of Hamas and the hostages are the only means to keep them from total annihilation. Add to this is that the geo-political continue to keep shifting; Trump being a important factor in the shifting dynamics. The ceasefire whether temporary or permanent will be a long way off. Meanwhile civilians will continue to die. It is any body guess how this will end. Perhaps Israel will bow to international condemnation of their disportionate killings of the innocents. I wouldn't bet on that. 

[Chomper Higgot]

43 minutes ago, renaissanc said:

I suggest that people wait until the independent news channels report about what happened. The anti-Israel media will only curse Israel. Maybe the IDF shot at Hamas people dressed as civilians who were stealing the food. Normally, Hamas takes most of the food aid and then sells it to the local Gazans. We'll know soon.

Independents news channels are not permitted free access to Gaza.

[Chomper Higgot]

28 minutes ago, koolkarl said:

Hamas still refuses to release all hostages and disarm and they couldn't care less about their own fellow muslims.  They use media propaganda as one tool and it can be seen here the gullible have been sucked in.  Hamas is 100% at fault for civilian casualties.  

Of course, Israel are completely innocent, they can continue the slaughter with impunity.

 

[newbee2022]

42 minutes ago, koolkarl said:

Hamas still refuses to release all hostages and disarm and they couldn't care less about their own fellow muslims.  They use media propaganda as one tool and it can be seen here the gullible have been sucked in.  Hamas is 100% at fault for civilian casualties.  

Yeah, the Hamas asked the Israelis to kill their mothers, sisters, or children.

I wish I could send you there mingled with the Palestinians 😡

[Nick Carter icp]

Hamas are trying to stop Israel supplying food to Gazans .

Hamas need to get their business back

Hamas need to take back control of their food supply business

Its where they get their funding from and their very survival depends on it 

Hamas ned to keep stealing and selling that food to fund their organisation 

[Eric Loh]

6 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Hamas are trying to stop Israel supplying food to Gazans .

Hamas need to get their business back

Hamas need to take back control of their food supply business

Its where they get their funding from and their very survival depends on it 

Hamas ned to keep stealing and selling that food to fund their organisation 

You cut and paste from AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group in the US. Do you have other sources to confirm what you posted? 

[Nick Carter icp]

Just now, Eric Loh said:

You cut and paste from AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group in the US. Do you have other sources to confirm what you posted? 

 

   Not true .

I didn't cut and paste it from anywhere 

I wrote it myself 

[billd766]

4 hours ago, ChristineC said:

This happened daily for weeks. Thanks for starting to report it.

85 according to others. One wonders why his news has been suppressed.

https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-07-20-2025-2b494af89d710793bc6933f5ae437566

IMHO the Israeli's and the IDF deliberately supress, deny or divert the news so that they look like the good guys. That is just 1 reason why  they will NOT allow ANY foreign news agencies anywhere near Gaza.

 

But the news gets out anyway.

[billd766]

1 hour ago, renaissanc said:

I suggest that people wait until the independent news channels report about what happened. The anti-Israel media will only curse Israel. Maybe the IDF shot at Hamas people dressed as civilians who were stealing the food. Normally, Hamas takes most of the food aid and then sells it to the local Gazans. We'll know soon.

There are NO independent news agencies allowed in Gaza by command of the Israeli government.

[Jeff the Chef]

6 minutes ago, billd766 said:

IMHO the Israeli's and the IDF deliberately supress, deny or divert the news so that they look like the good guys. That is just 1 reason why  they will NOT allow ANY foreign news agencies anywhere near Gaza.

 

But the news gets out anyway.

 

Been that way for decades, why do you think the Israeli's always complain about the death toll that is declared by the Hamas local government and target any independent news reporters, standard practice.

[Nick Carter icp]

8 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

 

Been that way for decades, why do you think the Israeli's always complain about the death toll that is declared by the Hamas local government and target any independent news reporters, standard practice.

 

   Do you believe Hamas figures ?

[Nick Carter icp]

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

Yeah, the Hamas asked the Israelis to kill their mothers, sisters, or children.

 

 

  Well, Hamas didn't literally ask the Israelis . Hamas FORCED the Israelis to act in that way 

   Israel had no other choice .

 

(Don't forget the thumbs down emoji, the 4 th one today )

[Eric Loh]

9 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

  Well, Hamas didn't literally ask the Israelis . Hamas FORCED the Israelis to act in that way 

   Israel had no other choice .

 

(Don't forget the thumbs down emoji, the 4 th one today )

Yes there are choices for the Israel military. It is call rules of engagement designed to minimize civilian deaths. These rules are referred to as International Humanitarian Law or the laws of war. They prioritize the protection of civilians and limit the impact of conflict on non- combatants. Attacks that may cause incidental civilian harm, imjury or damage to civilian objects must be proportionate to the anticipated concrete military advantage. This rule of engagement has been largely ignored by the Israel military. What else can be explained by the over 60,2000 people reported killed in the Gaza war which include jorunalists, media workers, academics and humantarian aid workers.

[Nick Carter icp]

1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

 What else can be explained by the over 60,2000 people reported killed in the Gaza war which include jorunalists, media workers, academics and humantarian aid workers.

 

   Hamas giving false figures .

 

[Jeff the Chef]

7 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Hamas giving false figures .

 

 

Do you believe the figures from Hamas should be higher or lower?

[Eric Loh]

11 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Hamas giving false figures .

 

The Washington Institude which is a pro-Israel think tank in Washington had the same number. Denial is futile. 

 

https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/sites/default/files/pdf/PolicyNote158Epsteinv3.pdf

[Nick Carter icp]

2 minutes ago, Jeff the Chef said:

 

Do you believe the figures from Hamas should be higher or lower?

 

   As its in Hamas interests to have a high death rate , logically they would give a higher false death rate and also claim that there dead members were journalist, aid workers, Press etc 

[Nick Carter icp]

2 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

The Washington Institude which is a pro-Israel think tank in Washington had the same number. Denial is futile. 

 

https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/sites/default/files/pdf/PolicyNote158Epsteinv3.pdf

 

   Where did the Washington Institute get there figures from ?

Hamas ?

[Eric Loh]

4 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Where did the Washington Institute get there figures from ?

Hamas ?

They are pro Israel. You are desperately scrapping the bottom of the barrel to support the indiscriminate killings by Israel.  

[Nick Carter icp]

6 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

They are pro Israel. You are desperately scrapping the bottom of the barrel to support the indiscriminate killings by Israel.  

 

   Make no difference whether they are pro Israel or not .

I expect they are just quoting Hamas figures 

 

[Chris.C]

1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Do you believe Hamas figures ?

You have a short memory.

yesterday I posted a reply to you from bbc, you didn’t believe that so I sent more and you ran away.

 

I believe Hamas over a bigoted, far-right Jew, who post vile Islamophobic trash daily. Yet hen you will say you’re not biased.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/10/gaza-death-toll-40-higher-than-official-number-lancet-study-finds

 

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/10/13/why-the-gaza-health-ministry-s-death-count-is-considered-reliable_6729264_8.html

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/09/middleeast/gaza-death-toll-underreported-study-intl
 

many more….

[Nick Carter icp]

2 minutes ago, ChristineC said:

You have a short memory.

yesterday I posted a reply to you from bbc, you didn’t believe that so I sent more and you ran away.

 

I believe Hamas over a bigoted, far-right Jew, who post vile Islamopkic trash daily.

 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/10/gaza-death-toll-40-higher-than-official-number-lancet-study-finds

 

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/10/13/why-the-gaza-health-ministry-s-death-count-is-considered-reliable_6729264_8.html

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/09/middleeast/gaza-death-toll-underreported-study-intl
 

many more….

 

   You have been warned on other threads .

You have been told to stop labeling people as Jews

If you continue, you are likely to get another ban from here .

You have been warned .

 

[TedG]

Why would anyone believe HAMAS? 

[Yellowtail]

22 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

They are pro Israel. You are desperately scrapping the bottom of the barrel to support the indiscriminate killings by Israel.  

What makes you think The Washington Institute is pro-Israel? Perusing their website, they do not seem to be.