Introduction
The Gaza aid distribution system has descended into deadly disorder. In recent days, dozens of Palestinians were killed or injured while scrambling to access food near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites. This blog breaks down what happened, who’s responsible, and why international observers are alarmed.
Latest Deadly Incident at Netzarim Corridor
On 11 June 2025, BBC News reported that 25 people died near a food convoy operated by the GHF in the Netzarim corridor—an Israeli-controlled zone in central Gaza. Al-Shifa Hospital received over 200 injured civilians, many with gunshot wounds.
Later that day, another 14 were reported dead in Rafah near a different GHF distribution site. Eyewitnesses described gunfire, panic, and people being crushed under aid trucks. Gaza’s Civil Defence blamed Israeli tank and drone fire.
Why GHF Aid Sites Turn Deadly
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the US and Israel, was established to provide food in the absence of full UN operations. But humanitarian organizations including the UN and Médecins Sans Frontières have condemned the initiative for failing to ensure neutrality or safety for civilians.
Chaos at these sites stems from:
- Insufficient food for Gaza’s 2.1 million residents
- Militarized distribution points inside conflict zones
- Lack of international oversight or orderly systems
According to AP News, over 55,000 people have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, many of them in incidents related to humanitarian aid or starvation-related violence.
UN and Humanitarian Organizations Speak Out
UN spokesperson Farhan Haq reiterated, “No one should have to risk their life to receive food aid.” The Wall Street Journal described the aid system as “deeply flawed.”
Major aid groups refuse to coordinate with the GHF, saying it undermines principles of independence and impartiality. Instead, agencies like the World Food Programme are delivering limited food—only to see it intercepted by desperate civilians due to the slow pace and intense need.
Eyewitness Despair from Gaza
One father at the Rafah aid site told reporters: “They shoot and throw missiles at us… everyone attacks us for a bag of flour.”
Another man said, “Our children haven’t eaten for three days. We are passed from one kitchen to another.” Local community kitchens are currently producing only 259,000 meals per day—far less than what’s required for the entire strip Gaza aid.
Conclusion: What Needs to Change
Deaths at aid sites in Gaza are not isolated events. They reflect a systemic collapse in humanitarian delivery amid an ongoing military conflict. The international community must Gaza aid:
- ✔️ Ensure safe, demilitarized aid zones
- ✔️ Re-enable UN-led food distribution
- ✔️ Pressure Israel and Hamas toward a ceasefire
Without immediate change, civilians will continue to pay the highest price for a basic human right: food.
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