Israeli Strike Kills 3 Charity Workers at Gaza Kitchen, Leaving at Least 5 Dead
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Updated · Middle East Eye · May 17
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Charity Workers at Gaza Kitchen, Leaving at Least 5 Dead
12 articles · Updated · Middle East Eye · May 17
At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, including three charity workers in Deir el-Balah.
The deadliest reported incident hit a community kitchen in Deir el-Balah, where Al Jazeera said the strike targeted the aid site.
Additional fatalities were reported in Khan Younis and Beit Lahiya, extending the day's toll beyond the kitchen attack.
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Gaza’s Humanitarian Disaster: 1,000+ Deaths at Aid Sites, GHF Controversy, and the Enduring Impact
Overview
Between late May and August 2025, violence at humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza sharply escalated, leading to over 1,000 deaths. Mass casualty incidents became almost daily, especially near sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Many people seeking food were killed, and hunger-related deaths also rose. Strikes on civilian structures like schools and tents added to the tragedy. Most of these deaths were attributed to Israeli military actions, as people tried to access food. This period marked a devastating increase in both direct violence and suffering from deprivation for Gaza’s population.