Aid Workers Hurt in Gaza Clash

In Gaza, a tense situation unfolded when two American aid workers were hurt during a distribution event.

Background

• The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), operational since May, has faced criticism for making people traverse dangerous areas to receive supplies.
• The injured workers are receiving medical care, and fortunately, no other casualties were reported.

Incident Details

• The trouble began when two armed individuals threw grenades at an aid center in Khan Younis.
• The GHF blamed Hamas for the attack.
• Since the GHF started operations, over 400 Palestinians have lost their lives while collecting food, according to the UN and local doctors.
• Israel argues that the new aid system prevents Hamas from accessing supplies.

Ceasefire Discussions

• This incident occurred as Hamas expressed interest in discussing a ceasefire with Israel.
• Despite the attack, the GHF reported that thousands of Gazans had safely received food earlier.
• The GHF also warned of threats from Hamas, including plans to target American staff, Palestinian aid workers, and civilians.

Casualties and Ceasefire Proposals

• Gaza's civil defense agency reported that 32 Palestinians were killed by Israeli military actions on Saturday.
• On Friday, Hamas expressed willingness to discuss a US-proposed ceasefire plan.
• The plan involves releasing Israeli hostages in stages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

Hamas' Demands

• Hamas wants changes to the draft, including:
• A US promise that fighting won't restart after the ceasefire.
• The GHF to be shut down and aid distributed by the UN instead.
• Israel has rejected these requests previously.
• Currently, 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with at least 20 believed to be alive.

Casualty Figures

• According to Gaza's health ministry, Israeli forces killed at least 70 people in the last 24 hours.
• The total death toll since the war began is 57,338.
• The Israeli military started this campaign in response to Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, which killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages.