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Palestinian Fisherman Killed Amid Dire Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

1/5/2026

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Abdulrahman Al-Qan, a Palestinian fisherman, was shot and killed by Israeli naval forces on January 4 off Khan Younis.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports 71,386 deaths and 171,264 injuries in Gaza since October 2023.
Humanitarian conditions are dire as restrictions on aid and movement hamper rescue efforts amid airstrikes and demolitions.
The United Nations estimates reconstruction costs around $70 billion, and agencies warn of worsening conditions.

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Abdulrahman Al-Qan, a Palestinian fisherman, was shot and killed by Israeli naval forces on January 4 off Khan Younis.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports 71,386 deaths and 171,264 injuries in Gaza since October 2023.
Humanitarian conditions are dire as restrictions on aid and movement hamper rescue efforts amid airstrikes and demolitions.
The United Nations estimates reconstruction costs around $70 billion, and agencies warn of worsening conditions.