An Israeli airstrike hit an area near a humanitarian aid distribution center in central Gaza on Wednesday, according to Egypt’s Al-Qahera News.
The strike comes amid ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, which have intensified in recent days despite mounting international concern over the humanitarian crisis in the enclave.
Local reports indicate that the explosion occurred near a center used to distribute essential food and medical supplies to displaced civilians. While details on casualties or damage remain unclear, the proximity of the strike to a known aid hub has raised fears of further disruption to already strained relief efforts.
The Gaza Strip, home to over 2 million people, has been grappling with a worsening humanitarian situation since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023. As fighting continues into its 20th month, much of the territory lies in ruins, and the United Nations has repeatedly warned of famine-like conditions in parts of the enclave.
Access to humanitarian aid has become a central issue in the conflict. Aid deliveries—often coordinated through Egypt, the United Nations, and international NGOs—have faced repeated challenges due to ongoing hostilities, damaged infrastructure, and border restrictions. Central Gaza, where today’s strike occurred, has become one of the most densely populated and aid-dependent areas due to the mass displacement from northern and southern regions.
- International Calls for Ceasefire
Today’s reported strike near an aid facility comes as ceasefire negotiations remain stalled. The United States, Qatar, and Egypt have been leading diplomatic efforts to reach a truce, but a lasting agreement has yet to materialize. Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations have warned that without a sustained cessation of hostilities, Gaza’s civilian population will continue to suffer gravely.
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the reported strike near the aid distribution center.
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