At least 74 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Monday, including dozens seeking aid, as Israel continues its military offensive. With only a fraction of the necessary humanitarian aid entering the region, the crisis deepens, drawing accusations of war crimes and urgent international concern.
Israeli strikes continue to claim lives while humanitarian access remains severely restricted, raising global alarm over Gaza’s worsening conditions
At least 74 Palestinians were killed on Monday across Gaza by Israeli forces, including 36 individuals who were reportedly seeking humanitarian aid, according to local medical sources. The deadly toll adds to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region, where basic survival has become a daily struggle for millions.
Despite urgent calls for relief, only 86 aid trucks are being allowed into Gaza per day—just 14 percent of the 600-truck daily minimum required to meet the population’s basic needs, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office.
The sustained lack of aid and ongoing bombardment have drawn sharp international criticism. Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan described the blockade and limited aid access as “engineered starvation” and a “crime against humanity”, accusing Israel of pursuing genocide. He urged the global community to intervene without delay.
The conflict, now stretching over many months, has exacted a staggering toll:
- At least 60,933 people have been killed in Gaza, with 150,027 wounded, according to Palestinian health officials.
- In Israel, the October 7, 2023 attacks resulted in 1,139 deaths and the abduction of over 200 hostages.
As the human cost of the war rises daily and the aid trickle continues, pressure is mounting on world leaders and humanitarian organizations to take decisive action before the crisis deepens further.