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With six more deaths reported, the total number of hunger-related deaths has risen to 175 since the war began, including 93 children
Palestinians return with bags from a food distribution point run by the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) group in the central Gaza Strip on August 3. (AFP photo)
Six more people, including children, have died of starvation and malnutrition in Gaza in the past 24 hours, Gaza’s health ministry said on Sunday, bringing the total number of reported hunger-related deaths to 175 since the war began. Of these, 93 were children.
The announcement comes as Egypt’s state-linked Al Qahera News reported that two trucks carrying 107 tonnes of diesel were expected to enter Gaza, a rare delivery after months of severe fuel restrictions.
Gaza’s hospitals have been critically affected by fuel shortages, forcing medical staff to treat only the most urgent cases. It remained unclear by Sunday evening whether the trucks had reached their destination.
Fuel shipments have been rare since March, when Israel tightened its control over aid entering Gaza. Israel said the restrictions were aimed at pressuring Hamas to release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack.
While Israel has recently taken steps to ease aid flow — including temporary fighting pauses and designated aid corridors — UN agencies say these measures are far from sufficient. Airdrops continue, but aid groups insist that only land routes can meet the scale of need.
Israel Kills Over 20 Aid-seekers In Gaza
At least 23 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces on Sunday while trying to get food in Gaza, according to hospital staff and witnesses. Victims were shot near several aid distribution sites as crowds gathered in desperation.
Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza reported receiving many of the bodies from roads leading to the aid locations. Eight people were killed in Teina, just a few kilometers from a major aid site in Khan Younis. Another person was brought in from Shakoush, near Rafah. Nine more were reported killed by Israeli troops near the Morag corridor, a key route for aid delivery.
Other medical centers reported similar violence. Awda Hospital said five people were killed and 27 others injured near the Netzarim corridor.
According to the United Nations, from May 27 to July 31, a total of 859 people were killed near aid sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
Gunfire, Chaos Halt Gaza Aid Delivery
Despite some aid reaching Gaza, UN agencies and humanitarian groups say much of it is failing to get to the people who need it most. They blame chaos on the ground, looting, and armed groups for seizing supplies.
Palestinians desperate for food are often forced to risk their lives just to access a small amount of aid. Nearly 1,400 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since late May while waiting for food, many in areas under Israeli fire.
Mohammad Abu Taha, a 42-year-old father from Rafah, described one tragic scene. “Thousands were queuing for food at dawn. Suddenly, we heard gunshots. There was no way to escape. People started running, pushing and shoving each other, children, women, the elderly.”
“The scene was truly tragic: blood everywhere, wounded, dead,” he added.
Aid workers and analysts say the Israeli military often fires warning shots near aid queues, contributing to the chaos and fear. The Israeli army denies targeting civilians and maintains it only acts when people get too close to military positions.
Thousands Flood Sydney Streets In Pro-Palestinian Rally
Tens of thousands of protesters marched across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge on Sunday, calling for peace in Gaza and urgent food aid for civilians trapped in the conflict zone.
Despite heavy rain, the protest — dubbed the “March for Humanity” — drew huge crowds, with some carrying pots and pans to symbolise hunger in Gaza. Others waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans of solidarity.
Authorities estimated the crowd at 90,000, though organisers claimed up to 300,000 joined. Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was among the participants.
Similar protests took place in Melbourne and other cities.
(With inputs from agencies)
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