Aid Under Fire: Crisis in the Gaza Strip

Israeli forces have reportedly killed 23 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid escalating desperation for food. The region, home to over 2 million people, faces a looming famine due to Israel's blockade. The crisis has seen catastrophic casualty numbers, with hundreds killed near aid distribution sites.

In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli forces have reportedly killed at least 23 Palestinians seeking food on Sunday in the Gaza Strip. Disarray gripped aid sites as gunfire erupted amid rising starvation, with witnesses recounting harrowing scenes of death and desperation.

The densely populated Palestinian territory, home to over 2 million people, is at imminent risk of famine, exacerbated by a blockade and prolonged conflict. The situation has led to deadly clashes near distribution points managed by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which accuses Israel-backed forces of indiscriminate fire.

Despite Israel's claims of exaggerated death tolls and limited use of live ammo, witnessed accounts detail soldiers firing into crowds. The United Nations reports a shocking 859 deaths around aid sites between May and July, highlighting the severe humanitarian fallout of the ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)