“We Are Dying Every Day,” Say Gaza Residents
At least 140 Palestinians lost their lives in the past 24 hours due to Israeli gunfire and airstrikes across Gaza, according to the territory’s health officials. As the world’s attention shifts toward the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, many in Gaza feel their suffering is being ignored.
Gaza’s health ministry reported that 40 people were killed on Wednesday alone from ongoing Israeli attacks. Among the victims were Palestinians trying to receive humanitarian aid—part of a deadly pattern seen since Israel partially lifted its complete blockade of the region three weeks ago.
Airstrikes on residential areas in the Maghazi refugee camp, Gaza City, and the Zeitoun neighborhood claimed the lives of at least 21 people, medics confirmed. In the southern city of Khan Younis, five more were killed in an airstrike targeting a makeshift encampment.
Meanwhile, 14 civilians were killed when Israeli forces opened fire on crowds waiting for aid trucks along the Salahuddin road in central Gaza, according to medical sources.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) responded by stating they are reviewing reports of civilian casualties and reaffirmed that their operations are aimed at dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure while trying to minimize harm to civilians.
Since the resumption of aid deliveries in late May, Gaza’s health authorities report that 397 people have been killed and more than 3,000 injured while attempting to access humanitarian assistance.
“We’re Being Forgotten”
With the war between Israel and Hamas ongoing since October 2023, some in Gaza fear their crisis is being overshadowed by Israel’s newer conflict with Iran.
“People are being slaughtered in Gaza day and night, but the world is now focused on the Iran-Israel war. Hardly anyone talks about Gaza anymore,” said Adel, a Gaza City resident.
“Those who survive the bombs often die from hunger,” he added. “Every day, people risk their lives for food, and many end up dead with their blood staining the flour sacks they thought would save them.”
