At least 798 killed near aid centers and convoys in Gaza

At least 798 people have been killed in and around humanitarian aid centers and convoys amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, according to the UN Human Rights Office. In a report published today, Friday, the agency stated that these casualties occurred over the past six weeks, which include attacks at points operated by the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Besides, loss of life also occurred near convoys of the UN and other relief organizations.

The UN says that the scale of attacks is continuously increasing in this conflict-ridden region, disregarding the safety of civilians. Such violence, especially in places where people come to collect aid, amounts to a violation of international human rights law. According to the latest data from Gaza's health ministry, at least 57,762 Palestinians have been killed and 1,37,656 others injured in the ongoing Israeli genocide so far. This includes a significant number of women and children.

On the other hand, 1,139 people were killed in Israel during Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023, and over 200 people were taken hostage.