GAZA STRIP - As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. On Tuesday, dozens of Palestinians were killed near an aid distribution center, marking the deadliest in a series of incidents at humanitarian sites over the past month [1][2][3][4].

Witnesses reported that Israeli tanks fired shells near a crowd gathered along an aid truck route near a World Food Program site in Khan Younis [1][2]. This incident is part of a larger trend, with Gaza health officials stating that almost 400 Palestinians have been killed near humanitarian centers since aid deliveries resumed in late May [1][2][3][4].

The United Nations has expressed concern over the safety of aid distribution, labeling some centers operated by the US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as 'militarized distribution points' [1][2][4]. This comes as Israel reportedly seeks to sideline the UN as the primary aid provider in Gaza [1][2][3][4].

In the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday, local health officials reported that Israeli gunfire and strikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza [1][2][4]. These casualties occurred against the backdrop of Israel's continued military actions against Iran, with another wave of strikes carried out on Tuesday [1][2][3][4].

The situation in Gaza remains critical, with the conflict's impact extending beyond the immediate region. As the international community grapples with the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to demand urgent attention and action.