Why it matters:
The incident adds to growing international concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where aid distribution has repeatedly turned deadly. Hamas’s framing of the aid system as a “death trap” could intensify calls for independent investigations and pressure on aid mechanisms backed by Western powers.
The big picture:
Hamas says that the U.S.-Israeli aid delivery system deliberately funnels civilians into danger zones, resulting in mass casualties. Human rights groups have echoed concerns, describing the situation as a form of “gradual genocide.” The statement makes broader accusations that Israel’s military campaign backed by Western allies is systematically targeting civilians and obstructing relief efforts.
Key points:
- At least 66 Palestinians killed, dozens more injured during food aid distribution
- Civilians face “slow death” due to siege and starvation
- Humanitarian aid weaponized as a tool of ethnic cleansing
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