Israeli occupation forces committed a bloody massacre on Saturday against Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid in northern Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that Nasser Medical Complex received 32 martyrs since dawn today, along with dozens of injuries, as a result of the Israeli massacre near US aid distribution centers in southern Gaza.
The ministry emphasized that these bloody massacres near the US aid centers, described as “death traps,” threaten the lives of thousands in Gaza.
It added that the Strip is experiencing an actual famine, evident in the severe shortage of basic food supplies and the widespread acute malnutrition, amid a total collapse of medical capabilities to treat the consequences of this disaster.
The ministry warned of an unprecedented health and humanitarian catastrophe if the international silence continues, calling on the international community, UN agencies, and human rights organizations to take urgent and effective action to stop the massacres and open humanitarian corridors for the safe and regular delivery of food, medicine, and fuel.
Earlier, medical sources reported that 30 martyrs and over 100 injured aid seekers were transferred to hospitals after Israeli forces opened fire on them while they waited for aid in northern Rafah and southern Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip.
Dr. Atef Al-Hout, the hospital director, stated in press remarks that Israel continues its attempts to kill over two million Palestinians in Gaza through bombing and starvation.
He added, “We are unable to provide medical services to patients due to the complete depletion of resources.”
Gaza is currently facing an unprecedented famine due to Israel’s starvation policy as part of its ongoing genocide campaign. This has led to catastrophic humanitarian conditions across all aspects of life, with warnings of a complete collapse of the health system.
Since March 2, Israeli forces have closed all border crossings with Gaza and prevented the entry of food and medical aid, causing a dramatic rise in prices of basic goods and extreme shortages in markets.
After opening Israeli-controlled distribution centers on May 27, occupation forces have committed daily massacres against civilians attempting to reach them, resulting in around 900 martyrs and more than 5,600 injuries.