Many victims were shot and killed by gunfire at the Zikim crossing while waiting for aid trucks. Strikes have targeted various locations including an apartment building in Gaza City. Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have stalled after the US and Israel withdrew their negotiating teams, leading to uncertainty. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated alternative options are being considered. The UN highlights the risk of famine among Palestinians in Gaza, with increasing malnutrition-related deaths reported, despite claims of unimpeded aid delivery by the Israeli army.
The majority of victims were killed by gunfire as they waited for aid trucks close to the Zikim crossing with Israel, said staff at Shifa hospital, where the bodies were brought.
The strikes come as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have hit a standstill after the US and Israel recalled their negotiating teams on Thursday, throwing the future of the talks into further uncertainty.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday his government was considering "alternative options" to ceasefire talks with Hamas.
The United Nations (UN) and experts have said that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.
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