The bodies of Palestinians killed by an Israeli airstrike are brought to Shifa Hospital in Gaza City Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.
At least 55 Palestinians were killed across Gaza overnight and into Monday. Victims included a well-known journalist, aid seekers, and families. Gaza health officials reported intense Israeli air and artillery attacks in multiple areas.
Deadly Night Across Gaza
Hospital officials confirmed 34 deaths on Monday alone, excluding journalists slain shortly before midnight. In northern Gaza’s Zikim crossing, over 15 people died while waiting for humanitarian aid. Ambulance service head Fares Awad said many were struck without warning.
The Israeli military gave no immediate comment. Earlier, it acknowledged operating in northern Gaza and Khan Younis. Residents reported drone strikes killing a family of seven in their home.
Aid Seekers Targeted
Officials said at least 12 people died while trying to reach aid distribution points. Witnesses described gunfire hitting crowds near the Morag corridor and Teina area.
“It happens daily,” said Hussain Matter, a displaced father. “Bullets come from everywhere.”
Hospitals in Nasser and Awda reported victims shot from as close as a few hundred meters from aid sites. Gaza’s Health Ministry says over 1,700 have died seeking food since May under the new aid system.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The Palestine Red Crescent Society treated dozens injured at Zikim. Al-Shifa Hospital received five bodies and over 70 wounded. Many victims were children, including infants.
U.N. agencies refuse Israeli military escorts for aid convoys, citing neutrality concerns. Their trucks have also come under fire amid severe food shortages.
In the past 24 hours alone, five more Palestinians — including a child — died from malnutrition-related causes. The total since the start of the war has reached over 200.
Al Jazeera Journalists Killed in Airstrike
An Israeli airstrike on Sunday killed an Al Jazeera correspondent and seven others, including six journalists. Shifa Hospital confirmed the deaths. Four of the slain journalists worked for Al Jazeera.
The Israeli military claimed responsibility, accusing them of being militants — a charge they and the network have denied. Al Jazeera called it a “targeted assassination.” Press freedom groups condemned the killing as a direct attack on journalism.
Palestinians carry the body of Al Jazeera journalist Mohamed Qreiqeh, one of five Al Jazeera staff members killed in a targeted Israeli drone strike, during his funeral outside Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital complex on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.
War’s Heavy Toll
Since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack that killed 1,200 in Israel, Gaza has endured relentless strikes. More than 61,400 Palestinians have died, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Around half were women and children. Israel disputes the figures but offers no alternative count.
The conflict has displaced most of Gaza’s population, destroyed neighborhoods, and pushed the region to the brink of famine.
Global Calls for Palestinian Statehood
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced support for recognizing a Palestinian state. He joins leaders in France, Britain, and Canada in pushing for a two-state solution.
“The situation has gone beyond the world’s worst fears,” Albanese said, accusing Israel of denying essential aid to civilians.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledged new aid to Gaza. She urged an immediate halt to hostilities and warned against further military escalation. Italy’s defense minister said Israel’s actions risk sanctions.
Egypt Pushes for Ceasefire Talks
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty confirmed efforts to negotiate an end to the war. The plan includes releasing all hostages, ensuring aid access, and creating a political roadmap toward Palestinian statehood.
Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are working on a proposal for simultaneous hostage release and Israeli withdrawal. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff discussed new initiatives with Qatar’s prime minister in Spain.
