Global News Podcast Gaza aid deaths: Why does this keep happening?
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Jun 20, 2025 The heartbreaking violence in Gaza is on the rise, with reports of hundreds killed near aid sites. The dire humanitarian crisis highlights the struggle for essential aid amidst ongoing conflict. Diplomatic efforts from European nations and Iran have repeatedly failed to address the escalating tensions. Firsthand accounts from medical staff reveal the catastrophic state of Gaza's health system, illustrating the complexities of international politics affecting humanitarian efforts.
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Gaza Aid Crisis Causes
- More than 400 Palestinians have died near aid sites in Gaza since late May amid escalating conflict and restricted aid access.
- Limited, uncoordinated aid distribution and Israeli military designations contribute to deadly chaos around aid centers.
Aid Distribution Coordination Fails
- Coordination between the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and the Israeli military is poor, leading to unorganized aid distribution.
- Aid sites open mostly at night in declared combat zones, forcing thousands into dangerous conditions for food.
Al-Aldor Hospital Under Siege
- Mohamed Salha, director of the Al-Aldor Hospital in Gaza, describes Israeli forces bombing near and seizing his hospital.
- Despite threats and attacks, medical staff evacuated patients under extreme duress, reflecting the hospital's dire situation.
