At least 1,239 aid-seekers killed in Gaza since start of 2025

The death toll from aid-related incidents in Gaza continues to rise, as hospitals reported 60 new fatalities and over 195 injuries in the past 24 hours alone.

This brings the total number of aid seekers killed while trying to access humanitarian assistance to at least 1,239, with more than 8,152 injured, according to the Gaza health ministry. These figures reflect only those admitted to hospitals.

Meanwhile, Gaza’s hospitals have recorded seven additional deaths due to famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of starvation-related fatalities to 154, including 89 children.

According to medical sources, "Israeli" forces opened fire today on Palestinians seeking aid at a distribution point near the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, killing five and injuring eight others.

Six more people were killed and more than 45 injured by "Israeli" fire while waiting for aid at another distribution point in northern Rafah, southern Gaza.

Since the start of the war on Gaza on October 7, 2023, “Israel” has faced widespread accusations of deliberately using starvation as a weapon. On March 2, "Israeli" authorities sealed all crossings to humanitarian, medical, and relief aid, deepening a famine that international officials have described as “catastrophic.”

While limited aid convoys were allowed into Gaza starting Sunday, the Government Media Office said the amounts remain critically low and are often looted amid widespread lawlessness. The enclave requires at least 500 trucks of aid per day to meet minimum survival needs.

On Monday evening, the media office reported that just 87 aid trucks entered Gaza, most of which were looted due to the chaos that “Israel” is accused of deliberately creating.

Despite mounting international pressure, aid access remains sporadic and insufficient, pushing Gaza further into one of the worst hunger crises in recent history.