US EditionAt Least 11 Starving Civilians Killed by Israeli Forces While Waiting for Food near US-Backed Aid Sites in Gaza - Quds News Network
- Eleven Palestinians died on June 19, 2025, after Israeli forces opened fire on civilians waiting for US-backed food aid near Gaza's Netzarim axis.
- This incident occurred amid an ongoing Israeli blockade since March 2025 that severely restricts humanitarian aid and food access, worsening malnutrition and famine.
- The United Nations Secretary-General condemned the killing of civilians seeking food, called for an urgent independent investigation, and highlighted the collapse of aid systems.
- Philippe Lazzarini of UNRWA described the aid distribution as "lame, medieval, and lethal," while a Gaza mother said, "Babies cry constantly from hunger" due to widespread shortages.
- The deaths and blockade illustrate a deepening humanitarian crisis, with calls for opening crossings and increasing aid to prevent further malnutrition and civilian suffering in Gaza.
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UN calls for urgent international investigation as Palestinians slaughtered queuing for food
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