Israeli Forces Target Aid Seekers in Gaza, Dozens Killed in Consecutive Attacks

Israeli forces carried out another deadly assault on Palestinians awaiting food aid in central Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 70.

Massacres continue at Gaza food lines as civilians are killed while waiting for aid. Photo: @QudsNen

June 18, 2025 Hour: 7:26 am

Israeli forces carried out another deadly assault on Palestinians awaiting food aid in central Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 70. The attack took place near a distribution site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israeli-backed organization, as hundreds of starving civilians gathered in hopes of receiving flour.

The assault, involving gunfire and tank shelling, occurred near the Netzarim Corridor. Victims were transported to Al-Awda Hospital, where medical staff confirmed the rising death toll and described scenes of chaos and trauma.

This latest incident came less than 24 hours after Israeli forces bombarded another GHF distribution point in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killing 60 people and injuring over 200. Thousands had gathered early Tuesday morning at newly opened aid points when the strikes began.

11 aid seekers were killed on Wednesday by Israeli forces near an aid site run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in central Gaza, while waiting for food, just one day after another deadly attack targeting starving civilians killed 60.https://t.co/FY2K6oiNH1
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 18, 2025

“Israeli drones fired at the citizens. Minutes later, tanks fired multiple shells,” said Gaza Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal. “The people were simply waiting for flour. This was a massacre.”

Eyewitnesses described terror and panic. “Tens of thousands of hungry civilians gathered for the aid. Two Israeli shells were dropped in the middle of the crowd. Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed, and no one could help or save lives,” said Saeed Abu Liba, 38, in a video shared widely on social media. “May God punish the Israelis for their crimes.”

“It was a massacre,” said Yousef Nofal, who witnessed the scene. “People were bleeding and lying motionless. The soldiers kept shooting as we ran.”

Another survivor, Mohammed Abu Qeshfa, recalled the moment of the attack: “There was a loud explosion followed by heavy gunfire. I survived by a miracle.”

Since GHF began operations on May 26, Israeli forces have repeatedly targeted aid seekers at its distribution points, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The ministry reports over 397 Palestinians have been killed and more than 3,000 injured while attempting to access humanitarian assistance.

No official response has been issued by Israeli authorities, as international scrutiny intensifies over attacks on civilians and the weaponization of hunger.