Gaza News Live: Northern Gaza civilians face severe food shortages as aid fails to arrive

Civilians in northern Gaza are confronting severe food shortages because humanitarian aid is failing to reach the region, Deutsche Welle said in a report. This dire situation has forced families to subsist on a single meal per day and cope with a lack of many essential items, including clean water and cooking gas, highlighting the difficulties in delivering necessary supplies to this part of Gaza.

The Israeli army has announced that its forces now control the vast majority of Gaza, making the territory inaccessible to Gazans, as part of an effort to flush out Hamas, France 24 says in a report. This announcement comes at a time when Israel is reportedly facing increasing international condemnation regarding the deaths of civilians in Gaza who were seeking aid.

The wife and five children of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, who were calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, were taken into custody on Tuesday by federal immigration authorities, AP said in a report. Soliman, reportedly disguised as a gardener, allegedly possessed 18 Molotov cocktails and had planned to kill all the demonstrators but threw only two during Sunday’s attack, during which he yelled “Fre”.

Aid distribution will be halted on Wednesday, with Gazans warned by the IDF not to travel to collection points.

The Washington Post issued a rare correction and retracted a story about a Gaza incident where over 30 people died, admitting it had misrepresented Israel's role, Israel National News said in a report. The initial claims, which echoed unverified sources linked to Hamas, were refuted by updated findings and video footage that became available. This retraction addresses the newspaper's earlier reporting on the specific event in Gaza.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated she has been 'being harangued' for three months by journalists asking about starvation in Gaza, and she dismissed further questioning on the subject, Al Jazeera says in a report. Her comments address the persistent media inquiries regarding the severe humanitarian conditions and reports of food shortages in Gaza.

Key US consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has terminated its contract with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an aid agency supported by the US and Israel, a development that sources indicate will make the agency's work in Gaza more difficult, The Times of Israel said in a report. Following BCG's withdrawal, the GHF has appointed interfaith leader Johnnie Moore as its new chief executive officer.

BBC Verify is examining three deadly incidents which reportedly resulted in dozens of fatalities near a controversial aid distribution site in Gaza described as US-Israeli backed, BBC said in a report. The focus of the BBC Verify examination is on these specific events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths at the aid location. These incidents occurred amid a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting the dangers associated with aid delivery.

An evangelical leader, described as having close ties to President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, has been appointed the new director of a Gaza aid fund, Haaretz said in a report. This appointment places an individual with these reported political affiliations in a leadership role for an organization tasked with managing aid for Gaza.

The family of an Israeli hostage currently held in Gaza has issued an urgent plea, stating that the hostage's life is at grave risk and he is in need of emergency medical treatment, Haaretz said in a report. This concern from the family highlights the dire conditions potentially faced by individuals still held captive in Gaza following the attacks of October 7, 2023, with reports indicating over 100 hostages remain. The family's statement underscores the urgent humanitarian concerns surrounding those still held captive.

Staff Sgt. Omer Van Gelder, a 22-year-old soldier from the Givati Brigade, was killed during military operations in northern Gaza, Israel National News said in a report. His death, which adds to the Israeli military's casualties in the ongoing conflict, was marked by heartfelt tributes from family and friends who remembered his selflessness and bravery. This incident occurred amid continued Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) ground operations in areas of northern Gaza, highlighting the persistent dangers in the region. The broader context is the ongoing war in Gaza that commenced after Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

An IDF spokesperson has asserted that Hamas, not the Israeli military, is responsible for blocking access to humanitarian aid sites within Gaza, Haaretz said in a report. This claim addresses the critical issue of aid distribution within the Strip, which is distinct from aid entry at the borders, and comes amid a severe ongoing humanitarian crisis marked by shortages of essential supplies. The spokesperson's statement contributes to a pattern of mutual accusations between Israeli officials and Hamas regarding aid obstruction, as international pressure continues for increased and unimpeded aid delivery to Palestinian civilians.

A global consulting firm has cut ties with GHF, identified as Gaza's aid distributor, Haaretz said in a report. This action affects GHF's capacity to distribute aid within the Gaza Strip, a crucial aspect of ongoing humanitarian operations in the territory.

Israel's Foreign Ministry has criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after he called for an investigation into alleged deaths and injuries at a new humanitarian aid site in Gaza, The Times of Israel said in a report. An Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman reportedly described Guterres's failure to mention Hamas in his statement regarding the incident as a "disgrace," implying Israel views Hamas's role as relevant to the events at the aid center. This exchange occurs amid ongoing humanitarian challenges in Gaza.

The brother of twin hostages currently held in Gaza has expressed profound despair, stating that traditional holidays, which are normally times of family gathering, no longer hold any significance for their family while their loved ones remain captive, Haaretz said in a report. This sentiment underscores the deep emotional toll on families of hostages taken during the October 7th attack by Hamas, as mediated talks involving Qatar, Egypt, and the US continue in attempts to broker a deal for the release of remaining hostages, amidst ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza and protests by hostage families in Israel urging for their relatives' return.

A delegation of Diaspora Jews, participating in a mission organized by the Israeli settlement movement Nachala, has explored potential new settlement sites and is advocating for a renewed Jewish presence in Gaza, as well as in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), Israel National News said in a report. The visiting group reportedly considers the re-establishment of an Israeli civilian presence in Gaza, which would reverse Israel's 2005 disengagement from the area, to be a 'prerequisite for victory'.

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) are currently engaged in military operations in southern Khan Yunis, located in the Gaza Strip, Israel National News said in a report. The stated objectives of these ongoing activities include the elimination of individuals identified by the IDF as terrorists and the dismantling of underground infrastructure utilized by Hamas in areas designated as their strongholds.

Three Israeli soldiers were killed in an explosion in northern Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced, Haaretz said in a report. The military's statement confirmed the fatalities occurred in the northern sector of the Gaza Strip due to an explosion.

Omer Van Gelder, described as a dedicated Magen David Adom (MDA) volunteer and an aspiring doctor, was killed in a deadly Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Jabaliya, Gaza, Israel National News said in a report. Van Gelder is set to be buried at Mount Herzl, and his family is mourning his death, which they described as a 'tremendous loss'.

Israel's military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, an attack subsequently claimed by Houthi rebels, Le Monde (English) said in a report. The Houthis have stated that such attacks on Israel are carried out in response to the ongoing Gaza war, which commenced after Hamas's attack on Israel in October 2023. This incident is one of multiple missile and drone launches by the Houthis targeting Israel since the Gaza conflict began.

Pregnant women and newborns in Gaza are confronting heightened dangers to their survival as a result of the continuing Israeli blockade and military bombardment, BBC World said in a report. These conditions have led to the destruction or damage of healthcare facilities, severely limited access to essential medical supplies and care, and compromised overall safety, exacerbating the struggle for survival for expectant mothers and infants in the region. The blockade, in place since 2007 and reportedly intensified following the October 7th attacks by Hamas, restricts humanitarian aid, while ongoing Israeli military operations continue to impact civilian infrastructure.

Canadian federal police are reportedly conducting investigations into alleged war crimes associated with the Israel-Hamas war, Jerusalem Post said in a report. These reported investigations suggest Canadian authorities, likely the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) which has a dedicated unit for such offenses under Canadian law, are examining actions related to the conflict, potentially invoking principles of universal jurisdiction for grave international crimes.

The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that the wilful impediment of access to food and relief for civilians in Gaza may constitute a war crime, describing attacks on civilians attempting to access food aid as unconscionable, Reuters said in a report. For a third consecutive day, people were reportedly killed around an aid distribution site in Gaza.

A five-year-old boy, his infant brother, and their mother were pulled out alive from the rubble of a building in Gaza after being trapped for several hours following an Israeli strike, Al Jazeera Politics said in a report. The successful rescue operation occurred amidst ongoing Israeli military activities in the Gaza Strip.

An Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, has killed 14 Palestinians, with hospitals reporting that most of the deceased were women and children, AP says in a report. This recent strike occurs as part of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which began in October 2023 (a past event).

The United Nations reported on Friday, May 30, 2025, that the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached its most dire point since the war between Israel and Hamas militants commenced approximately 19 months ago, as per a report in Reuters. This assessment comes even as limited aid deliveries have resumed in the Palestinian enclave, where the UN warns famine is looming. The resumption of aid followed Israel's decision around May 18, 2025 (12 days prior to the UN statement) to end an 11-week blockade on Gaza, a move attributed to growing global pressure, allowing limited UN-led aid.

Hamas presented its response on Saturday, May 31, 2025, to a Gaza ceasefire proposal initially advanced by Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, outlining amendments that include the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies in return for Palestinian prisoners, The Guardian said in a report. The Palestinian group stated its changes to the US-backed proposal, submitted to mediators, are intended to make it more challenging for Israel to resume military operations if subsequent negotiations for a permanent ceasefire do not succeed. However, this amended proposal from Hamas has reportedly been rejected by both Israel and US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Israeli military excavators have demolished the Noura Al-Kaabi Dialysis Centre in northern Gaza, an event reportedly filmed by eyewitnesses, Al Jazeera said in a report. The facility was described by the source as the only kidney dialysis centre in the region. This recent demolition occurs amid a severely strained healthcare system, which saw extensive damage to medical infrastructure in past events, such as those documented in mid-2024. The destruction of this specialized center poses an immediate life-threatening risk to kidney patients requiring regular treatment and further exacerbates the challenges in providing essential medical services in Gaza.

Gaza cease-fire negotiations have encountered a new impasse within the past week, stemming from what the article describes as an 'old dispute' over the fundamental terms of a truce, The New York Times said in a report. Hamas continues to demand a permanent cessation of hostilities, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and the lifting of the blockade – positions it has maintained throughout the 18-month conflict, which is a past context for the current impasse. Conversely, Israel reportedly maintains its stance of agreeing only to temporary pauses for hostage exchanges, reserving the right to resume operations to dismantle Hamas. These long-held, conflicting positions have recently stymied mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the US under the Trump administration. The deadlock persists amid ongoing Israeli military actions in Rafah, a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and domestic political pressures on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu concerning the war and hostage negotiations.

A man posing as a gardener in Boulder, Colorado, reportedly planned to kill approximately 20 people at a weekly demonstration supporting the release of Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza, authorities stated on Monday, June 2, 2025, according to a report in AP. The suspect, who allegedly called the group "Zionist," had 18 Molotov cocktails but reportedly had second thoughts during the attack on Sunday, June 1, 2025, ultimately throwing only two incendiary devices while yelling "Free Palestine." He accidentally burned himself in the process, police said, and also possessed gas in a backpack sprayer.

The United Kingdom's humanitarian aid to Gaza is currently under scrutiny after a watchdog group alleged that a UK government document warned of potential links between an aid program and a ministry controlled by Hamas, Fox News says in a report. While the UK government denies that any funds have been directed to Hamas-run agencies, the allegations, emerging within the last seven days, have intensified calls from critics for greater transparency and accountability in how aid is distributed in the region. This situation unfolds against the backdrop of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, stemming from the conflict that began in October 2023 (a past event), and broader international concerns about ensuring aid reaches civilians without benefiting Hamas, which has governed Gaza since 2007 (a past event).

Injured individuals were transported to a hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, following a deadly Israeli strike near an aid delivery point in Rafah on June 1, 2025, Reuters said in a report. This incident occurs amidst a severe humanitarian crisis and challenges in aid delivery in Gaza, with ceasefire negotiations reportedly stalled as of June 2025. Israeli military operations have been ongoing in Rafah, contributing to a volatile environment. International pressure has been mounting on Israel concerning civilian protection and adherence to international humanitarian law, particularly in densely populated areas.

Chaos erupted on the first day of a new US-backed aid distribution effort in Gaza, which commenced within the past seven days, according to a report in CNN. The turmoil, driven by extreme desperation amid what the article terms "weeks of hunger"—a reflection of months of deteriorating food security—saw civilians facing dangerous conditions while attempting to access essential supplies. This recent incident underscores significant challenges for aid organizations in safely delivering assistance and puts the effectiveness of the current US aid strategy under scrutiny. For context, international organizations had previously, as of March 2024, reported widespread severe food insecurity and potential famine conditions, and there is a history of prior incidents, including some noted in February 2024, involving violence and casualties during aid distributions in Gaza.

A visual feed of the Israel-Gaza border, as observed from Southern Israel, was made available by Reuters on May 30, 2025, between 07:51 GMT and 08:30 GMT, Reuters said in a report. The advisory specified that the feed included natural audio, was categorized under 'Conflicts / War / Peace,' and had no broadcast or digital usage restrictions.

An Israeli airstrike struck a building in Gaza city on June 1, 2025, Reuters said in a report. This recent development occurs within the broader context of continued Israeli military operations in Gaza, which followed the past event of the October 7th attacks, and amidst ongoing international efforts by mediators including Egypt, Qatar, and the US to broker a ceasefire and hostage release agreement. The strike also takes place against the backdrop of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in the densely populated area, with the specific nature of the targeted building not detailed in the initial report.

Israel will not dispatch a delegation to Qatar for ongoing ceasefire and hostage release negotiations, following Hamas's expressed dissatisfaction with the recent 'Witkoff proposal', Jerusalem Post said in a report. This decision represents a setback in the talks, which are mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States and aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Hamas's dissatisfaction indicates that significant disagreements remain over key demands, such as the terms for a permanent ceasefire and a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, which have been persistent obstacles in previous negotiation rounds.

In Boulder, Colorado, eight people were injured after Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower to hurl an incendiary device into a group assembled to raise awareness for Israeli hostages in Gaza, AP said in a report. Law enforcement officials stated the incident occurred on Sunday, June 1, 2025, during which Soliman reportedly shouted 'Free Palestine' before the attack; he has since been booked into Boulder County jail and is expected to face charges. The FBI is investigating the attack as a potential act of terrorism. This event occurred in the context of efforts related to Israeli hostages held in Gaza, a situation stemming from the past Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue to face a severe struggle for food, with Associated Press photos from the week ending June 2, 2025, showing large crowds gathering at a local charity kitchen for minimal rations, AP says in a report. This dire situation persists even after Israel reportedly began allowing some aid into the territory in May 2025, following an earlier period when it had sealed Gaza. Ongoing Israeli military operations, which Israel states are aimed at Hamas militants operating within civilian areas, also remain a constant concern for the population.

Israel claims its forces have killed Muhammad Sinwar, identified as a top Hamas military leader, The New York Times World says in a report. Muhammad Sinwar was the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader who, as a past event, was killed by Israel in 2024. As of June 2, 2025, Hamas had not immediately responded to Israel's claim regarding Muhammad Sinwar's death. This development occurs within the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Palestinians were killed by Israeli military fire at an aid distribution point in southern Gaza, The Guardian says in a report. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that its troops fired warning shots about half a kilometer from the aid site and also fired "toward several suspects who advanced toward the troops in such a way that posed a threat to them," asserting troops are not preventing aid access. This event occurred amidst ongoing concerns, with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini having described the aid distribution system enforced by Israeli authorities as a "death trap" over the weekend. The article also notes sources alleging that Israeli strikes on Gaza schools are part of a deliberate strategy.

Three Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said on Tuesday, 2025-06-03, according to a report in Reuters. This announcement followed a claim on Monday, 2025-06-02, by Hamas's armed wing that its fighters were engaged in "fierce clashes" with Israeli forces in northern Gaza. The current Israeli offensive in Gaza, where these deaths occurred, began as a past event after Hamas militants attacked across the border.

The Israeli army has directed residents in additional western sectors of Khan Younis, a major city in southern Gaza, to evacuate, warning of an impending large-scale military operation in those areas, Le Monde reports. An Arabic-speaking spokesperson for the Israeli military announced via the X social media platform that the army would intervene with 'great force' in the specified neighborhoods. This order, issued within the last seven days, is part of ongoing Israeli military operations targeting Hamas in southern Gaza and follows past evacuation orders issued for other parts of the Strip, including earlier phases in Khan Younis. International concerns persist regarding civilian protection and the severe humanitarian situation, as aid organizations note the lack of truly safe zones with adequate resources for displaced individuals.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the situation in Gaza as 'intolerable' and 'getting worse by the day' on Monday, highlighting the critical need to ensure the Palestinian enclave receives more humanitarian aid urgently, Reuters said in a report. Starmer made these comments to reporters in Scotland when questioned about potential UK action regarding the issue.

Megha Vemuri, the 2025 class president at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), was prevented from attending her graduation ceremony on Friday after she gave a speech at a commencement event on Thursday criticizing the war in Gaza and MIT's connections to Israel, The Guardian World said in a report. During the OneMIT commencement event in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Vemuri, wearing a keffiyeh over her graduation gown, lauded student protests against the war and denounced the university's affiliations with Israel.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined an aid ship as part of a new "Freedom Flotilla" initiative attempting to deliver humanitarian aid directly to Gaza and challenge the ongoing Israeli naval blockade, CNN says in a report. This recent development occurs amidst a severe and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with previous flotilla attempts (a historical context dating back to 2008) often facing interception. Israel's naval blockade has been in place since 2007 and was tightened in October 2023. Thunberg's participation is expected to significantly increase international awareness of the blockade and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

At least 21 people were killed and dozens were reportedly shot in Rafah, Gaza, in the early hours of Sunday, June 1, 2025, as they were queueing for aid, BBC World says in a report. The Red Cross reported the casualty figures for this incident. This event occurs against a backdrop of a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza and documented challenges in securely delivering aid to civilians.

Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip opened fire on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, as people approached a food distribution site, resulting in at least three deaths and dozens of injuries, health officials and a witness said, according to a report in The Guardian. The Israeli military stated its forces fired warning shots at “suspects” who approached them. This incident occurred at the same location where, a day earlier on Sunday, June 1st, 2025, witnesses reported Israeli forces fired on crowds heading towards the food distribution hub run by the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, an event that resulted in more than 30 fatalities.

Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food were ransacked in Gaza on Saturday, May 31, 2025, the World Food Programme (WFP) stated, highlighting the severe challenges in delivering aid as famine conditions worsen in the territory, CNN said in a report. This incident, occurring within the past week, directly reduces vital food supplies reaching the population, increases security risks for aid operations, and underscores a significant breakdown of civil order. The ransacking exacerbates the dire hunger crisis and desperation among Gazans, a situation that has developed following past warnings of catastrophic food insecurity (IPC Phase 5) in parts of Gaza (historical context: such warnings were notably issued in March 2024), and amid long-standing difficulties in aid entry and distribution.

An Israeli airstrike struck a building in Gaza City on June 1, 2025, causing significant damage and prompting civilians to first seek cover and then rush to aid survivors, The Guardian said in a report. The Israeli military stated on May 31, 2025, that it was continuing its operations targeting Gaza. This recent strike is part of an ongoing air and ground campaign; the Israeli military had, as a past event, relaunched this campaign in March 2025 following a two-month truce. According to Gaza health officials, this ongoing campaign has resulted in widespread destruction and over 54,000 Palestinian fatalities.

An Israeli military official stated that soldiers fired warning shots “toward several suspects” about half a mile from an aid distribution center in Gaza, as per a report in NBC News. This location was the site of a deadly attack on February 29, 2024 (a past event often referred to as the 'Flour Massacre' or Nabulsi Roundabout incident), where many Palestinians were killed while seeking aid. The recent warning shots occurred in the context of ongoing severe challenges in delivering humanitarian aid throughout Gaza, particularly in the north.

An Israeli air strike within the past seven days targeted tents housing displaced families in al-Mawasi, Gaza, killing at least four Palestinians, according to a report in Al Jazeera. This incident occurred in the context of Israel's ongoing military operations in and around Rafah, which notably began intensifying in early May 2024 (past event leading to current ongoing situation). Al-Mawasi, a coastal area that Israel had previously designated as a humanitarian zone (past event), has seen a massive influx of Palestinians displaced from Rafah and other areas, resulting in severe overcrowding. This recent attack follows other strikes on areas sheltering displaced individuals, including a significant incident in western Rafah in late May 2024 (past event).

Driven by the current intense conflict in Gaza, France, under President Emmanuel Macron, is spearheading an international campaign for Palestinian statehood recognition and a new Middle East peace pact, placing Australia under pressure to join, The Guardian said in a report. France is lobbying Western nations, including Australia and the UK, in anticipation of a United Nations-backed summit in New York this month (June 2025), which it will co-host with Saudi Arabia, aimed at accelerating momentum for a two-state solution. This development presents a significant diplomatic decision for the Australian government, which must consider the international pressure against its traditional alliances, including its relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump, whose stance on such recognition efforts may differ.

Norway’s international development minister has warned that Israel's alleged 'violations' in Gaza are establishing a dangerous precedent for international human rights law, thereby making the entire world more dangerous, The Guardian said in a report. The minister emphasized that a diminished respect for international law and human rights sets a worrying precedent globally. Historically, Norway played a significant role in the Middle East peace process, notably by facilitating the Oslo peace accords between Israel and the Palestinians in 1993, and in 2024, Norway formally recognized the Palestinian state.

Hundreds of starving Palestinians stormed a UN agency food warehouse in Gaza, leading to a deadly incident, CNN said in a report. This event underscores the extreme desperation amid severe food scarcity, a crisis for which UN agencies had issued warnings of catastrophic hunger and potential famine, particularly in northern Gaza, based on conditions documented in the past, such as around July 2024. These past conditions included severe aid restrictions and a breakdown of food systems. The recent deadly incident also highlights ongoing challenges in aid distribution and a collapse of civil order, similar to previous dangerous occurrences at aid points. The UN agency involved is likely the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Germany will decide whether to approve new weapons shipments to Israel based on an assessment of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated, according to a report in Reuters. Wadephul, whose statement was published on Friday, May 30, 2025, also questioned whether Israel's actions in its conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza align with international law, indicating that Germany is currently examining this. This development occurs amid an escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reflects growing international pressure regarding arms sales to Israel. Historically, Germany has maintained a strong commitment to Israel's security, making this potential conditionality on arms sales a significant development.

Mohamed Soliman has been arrested in Boulder, Colorado, after allegedly injuring eight individuals who were campaigning for the release of captives held in Gaza, Al Jazeera Politics said in a report. The victims were participating in a public advocacy event for the release of individuals, primarily Israeli citizens and foreign nationals, who were abducted during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel (a past event) and are currently held in the Gaza Strip. The specific motive for the attack on the campaigners is reportedly under investigation.

Gaza doctor Hamdi al-Najjar has succumbed to injuries he sustained in an Israeli strike that had earlier killed nine of his children, BBC News says in a report. The only surviving members of his immediate family are his wife and their 11-year-old son, Adam, who was also severely injured in the strike. This event occurs against the backdrop of the conflict in Gaza, which commenced in October 2023 (a past event leading to the current situation), and has resulted in significant civilian casualties.

A Palestinian doctor from Gaza, Hamdi al-Najjar, has died from wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike on his family's home in Khan Younis on May 23, 2025, an attack that had previously killed nine of his ten children, The Guardian said in a report. Local health officials stated al-Najjar, who worked at Nasser hospital, was critically injured when the building was struck. His 11-year-old son, Adam, also survived the initial bombing and remains hospitalized.

Hamas announced on Saturday it is seeking amendments to a U.S.-backed proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, stating its willingness to release 10 living hostages and hand over the bodies of 18 deceased individuals, Reuters said in a report. However, President Donald Trump's envoy, Witkoff, rejected the Palestinian militant group's response, calling it "totally unacceptable."

Rachael Cummings, Humanitarian Director at Save the Children in Gaza, has urgently called for a definitive ceasefire, access to water, and a halt to bombings affecting children in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where the United Nations has warned the entire population faces the risk of famine, France 24 said in a report. This plea occurs as Israel faces increasing international condemnation over the humanitarian situation, and ongoing discussions for a ceasefire, often mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, have yet to achieve a breakthrough. Continued Israeli military operations across Gaza are reported as recent developments contributing to the crisis, alongside international pressure for increased humanitarian aid access.