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20 Killed, Dozens Injured After Gaza Aid Trucks Overturn

A chaotic aid delivery in central Gaza ends in tragedy as desperate crowds swarm trucks.

  • Publish date: Thursday، 07 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
20 Killed, Dozens Injured After Gaza Aid Trucks Overturn

At least 20 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured after four humanitarian aid trucks overturned in central Gaza on Wednesday. The trucks, reportedly directed down an unsafe road by Israeli forces, lost control as crowds rushed them in desperation.

Chaos on Damaged Roads

Local officials say the trucks were carrying food and supplies when they were overwhelmed by civilians. Many people reportedly climbed onto the moving vehicles, leading to a loss of control on badly damaged, uneven roads.

Some reports say a rocket-propelled grenade may have been fired during the chaos, adding to the panic. The convoy included 26 trucks — the first time in months Israel allowed private imports into Gaza.

Hospitals Overwhelmed

Doctors in central Gaza said hospitals are struggling to handle the wave of casualties, with many victims suffering from crush injuries. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with starvation, malnutrition, and disease spreading across the region.

Aid Access Still Under Fire

According to Gaza’s Civil Defense, Israeli policies and unsafe conditions are deliberately obstructing aid access. "Drivers are forced onto overcrowded roads," they said, "where desperate people are waiting for anything they can get."

Since October 2023, 188 people have died from starvation, including 94 children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Just this Wednesday, three more people — including a child and an infant — reportedly died of malnutrition.

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