Israeli strikes kill 15 more in Gaza, including family members of journalist

New Delhi, May 28: Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 15 people since yesterday, including eight at the home of Gaza-based journalist Osama al-Arbid in the north of the enclave, reports regional media. The latest wave of violence comes amid mounting casualties and deepening humanitarian concerns. In a separate incident, at least three Palestinians were killed and 46 injured when Israeli forces opened fire on crowds gathered at an aid distribution site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a new organisation backed by the United States and Israel.

The foundation, which began operations in Gaza only a day earlier, has been criticised by major humanitarian actors for sidestepping established aid channels and creating new risks for civilians.

Thousands of Palestinians, many hungry and in need, overran the GHF compound in Rafah in southern Gaza. Video footage shown by international media shows crowds tearing down fences and breaching barriers in a desperate attempt. The GHF was forced to temporarily withdraw personnel due to the overwhelming turnout. The Israeli military said its troops in the area fired warning shots.

The United Nations and leading international NGOs have refused to cooperate with GHF, citing violations of humanitarian principles. They warn that the foundation's model risks deepening the crisis by making aid access conditional, excluding vulnerable populations, and setting dangerous precedents for future relief efforts. Critics also accuse the initiative of politicising humanitarian assistance and undermining the neutrality of aid. As humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate, the UN has reiterated its readiness to implement a detailed aid distribution plan for Gaza’s 2.1 million residents. Aid experts have warned that famine is looming, following an 11-week Israeli blockade that has only recently been partially lifted.