As Israel turns its focus to Iran, the death toll mounts in Gaza and hunger deepens
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Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza, particularly in Khan Younis, have resulted in significant civilian casualties, with at least 59 people killed on a single day while trying to receive food aid. Since the beginning of a limited aid allowance post-blockade in March, nearly 400 Palestinians have died while seeking food, with the total death toll in Gaza reaching upwards of 55,500. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with half a million people facing starvation as strict food controls remain in place to limit Hamas's access to supplies.
At least 59 people were killed by Israeli military drones and artillery fire Tuesday, and more than 200 wounded, trying to get food.
Israeli attacks on Palestinians trying to reach food aid since March 27 have killed at least 400 people and wounded more than 3,000.
Half a million people in Gaza are now starving and the entire territory is at risk of famine, according to a report last month by dozens of independent experts.
The deadliest single incident occurred at an intersection in Khan Younis, where a large crowd was waiting for trucks carrying flour.
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