

'A horrifying new pattern': Palestinians killed as they wait for aid
Jun 30, 2025
Dr. Aziz Rahman, an American doctor who recently treated patients in Gaza, shares harrowing accounts of civilians shot while waiting for humanitarian aid. He highlights the dire realities faced by medical professionals in conflict zones and the emotional toll of treating severely injured patients with limited resources. The discussion reveals the deadly risks at aid distribution sites, described as inherently unsafe by U.N. officials. Dr. Rahman underscores the urgent need for unrestricted aid during this humanitarian crisis.
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Doctor Killed Seeking Food
- A doctor in Gaza described being overwhelmed by wounded patients from a night of bombings.
- A fellow doctor was killed trying to get food for his family, symbolizing the dire conditions.
Gaza Hospitals Overwhelmed
- Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed, often exceeding ICU capacity by seven times.
- Medical staff face shortages of beds, ventilators, oxygen, and other supplies under constant bombardment.
Targeted Shootings at Aid Points
- Patients are often shot with precise, lethal shots to head or neck while waiting for aid.
- Victims include men, women, and children, some suffering life-altering injuries such as paralysis.