Israel kills at least 43 Palestinians in Gaza, including aid seekers

At least 43 Palestinians were killed Monday in ongoing Israeli attacks across Gaza, bringing the war’s death toll to over 56,000, with more than 131,000 wounded. Among the dead were 20 people seeking food at aid centers run by the U.S.- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which the UN has condemned for allegedly weaponizing aid. Critics describe the sites as “human slaughterhouses” amid worsening famine conditions. Since late May, over 400 aid seekers have been killed near distribution centers, Al‑Jazeera has reported. Israeli strikes continue to hit residential areas and shelters, compounding the humanitarian crisis.