Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Aid Center, UN Says No Area Is Safe | WPN World People News

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue to escalate, with another aid distribution center hit in the latest attacks. On Saturday, July 13, at least 27 more people—mostly women and children—were killed. Gaza residents say so-called "safe zones" are a myth, calling them "death traps."

Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that since early June, 798 Palestinians have been killed near aid distribution sites, showing that even humanitarian zones are not spared from the conflict. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) denied the accusations, asserting they did not target civilians near these areas.

The IDF recently released aerial footage showing plumes of smoke rising across Gaza, claiming they had carried out precision strikes on 35 Hamas targets. In reality, civilians depend on the few remaining operational aid centers for basic necessities—locations that are repeatedly bombed, raising fears of a worsening humanitarian disaster. “We were lied to. There is no safe place. Children are being killed and bleeding right before our eyes,” a Gaza resident tearfully said.

Meanwhile, ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, have once again stalled. Hamas accused Israel of introducing new demands, including the right to maintain a military presence in Gaza after the war. Egyptian diplomatic sources confirmed that Jerusalem has continued to add new conditions, casting further doubt on the peace process.

In Israel, public pressure for a ceasefire and hostage deal is growing. Thousands have taken to the streets in recent weeks. One protester stated, “It’s time to end this war. Free the hostages and stop the fighting—there’s no time to waste.”

International voices have also joined the outcry. The UK saw large pro-Palestinian demonstrations for the second weekend in a row. Last Saturday, London police responded forcefully, arresting 41 protesters. Marchers chanted slogans like “Genocide is against international law.” The activist group “Palestine Action,” which participated in the protests, was recently designated as a banned organization by the UK government, and its appeal was rejected by the courts.