KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 57 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes while attempting to seek aid in Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to a media report. Many of the victims were shot dead while waiting near the Zikim crossing into Israel for trucks carrying aid, the Guardian reported.

Israeli forces seize the Handala aid ship as the total number of Palestinian deaths from starvation rises to 127.

Twenty-one months into Israel’s war in Gaza, the enclave is gripped by escalating scenes of death and hunger, with some killed while trying to reach aid, others dying of starvation and growing condemnation of Israel’s conduct even among many of its closest allies.

Palestinians and Israelis react to French President Macron's decision to recognise a State of Palestine. In Ramallah, people call for other countries to follow suit, while some in Israel urge caution.

In the face of global anger, Israel announces planned humanitarian pause in civilian centres to enable aid distribution.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday committed to increasing British aid efforts in Gaza and advocated for a peaceful two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.

Those lucky enough to escape death directly at the hands of Israel’s genocide face the increasing danger of succumbing to the ravages of disease. According to British charity OXFAM, waterborne diseases have shot up in Gaza over the past three months by 150 percent.

One boat – the Madleen – was boarded by Israel in international waters on June 8. The entire crew was arrested and deported from Israel, and its cargo impounded. It only garnered as much publicity as it did because the climate and human rights activist Greta Thunberg was on board.

Scores of Palestinians scramble for food at a Gaza soup kitchen with empty pots. This comes as Israel says air aid drops will start along with new humanitarian corridors for United Nations convoys.