Kathmandu: At least 26 people have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli gunfire and airstrikes, according to the Gaza Civil Defense Agency. The deaths occurred across multiple locations, including humanitarian aid distribution sites, where civilians had gathered for assistance.

Among the victims, 14 people were killed while waiting near aid distribution centers, highlighting the growing risks even in areas designated for relief operations.

In Khan Yunis, located in southern Gaza, eight people were shot dead by Israeli forces as they waited for aid. Six additional deaths were reported in central Gaza, also near an aid center.

In the al-Mawasi area, five people were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a tent sheltering displaced families. Seven more people were killed in various attacks in Gaza City and Khan Yunis.

Local residents have reported repeated incidents of gunfire in crowded aid distribution areas, raising alarm over the safety of humanitarian zones. The Israeli military has stated it is investigating the reported incidents.

The attacks come amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where civilians are struggling for basic supplies such as food, water, and medical care.