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1,300 Lives Lost in Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis

8/8/2025

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A chilling report from Doctors Without Borders reveals that aid sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation have turned into "death traps," with 1,300 lives lost since May, mostly due to gunfire. While the Israeli military insists civilians are not targeted, they blame Hamas for the casualties. Meanwhile, the U.S. aims to boost aid efforts amid the escalating humanitarian crisis and advocates for the dismantling of GHF.

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A chilling report from Doctors Without Borders reveals that aid sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation have turned into "death traps," with 1,300 lives lost since May, mostly due to gunfire. While the Israeli military insists civilians are not targeted, they blame Hamas for the casualties. Meanwhile, the U.S. aims to boost aid efforts amid the escalating humanitarian crisis and advocates for the dismantling of GHF.