The UNRWA chief says the “threshold of famine has been reached with widespread starvation and malnutrition” across Gaza.
Meanwhile, the National Council of Palestinian Tribes and Clans accused Israel of deceiving the international community by pretending to facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed 60,034 and injured 145,870 others, the majority of whom are women and children, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza.
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93 Democrats Call for Investigation Into 'Gaza Relief Foundation'
US MEDIA: In a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, 93 Democratic members of the US House of Representatives demanded an investigation into the Gaza Relief Foundation, citing its lack of humanitarian experience and unclear funding. They emphasized that delivering aid to Palestinians safely and effectively is both a moral obligation and a security imperative for Israel.
‘Amir Walked 12km to Get Food’ and Was Shot – US Mercenary on Gaza ‘Death Traps’
86 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Today, Including 71 Aid Seekers
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 86 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since dawn Wednesday, including 71 people who were waiting for humanitarian aid.
Emergency Services: Gaza City Hospitals Overwhelmed with Aid-Seeker Casualties
GAZA EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals in Gaza City are overwhelmed with casualties from Israeli gunfire on civilians waiting for aid. Most victims were shot in the upper parts of their bodies.
37 Killed and 270 Wounded in Two Hours While Seeking Aid in Northern Gaza
AL-SHIFA MEDICAL COMPLEX DIRECTOR: In just two hours, 37 Palestinians were killed and over 270 wounded while trying to obtain humanitarian aid in northern Gaza. Medical staff reported an inability to save lives due to the total lack of medication, supplies, and functioning operating rooms.
73 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Today, Including 61 Aid Seekers
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Seventy-three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire across Gaza since dawn Wednesday, including 61 who were waiting to receive humanitarian aid.
Israeli Army Says It Intercepted Drone Launched from Yemen
ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military announced that its defense systems intercepted a drone launched from Yemen.
Gaza Health Ministry: 1,300 Killed in ‘Death Trap’ Aid Zones
AL-JAZEERA: The director-general of the Gaza Health Ministry said 1,300 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire at aid distribution points. He described the distribution mechanism as a mass-murder system and invited US envoy Steven Witkoff to visit Al-Shifa Hospital to witness the disaster.
The Israel Lobby is Losing Its Influence Triggering a New Propaganda Strategy
US Official: Witkoff Heading to Israel Tomorrow
US MEDIA: US envoy Steven Witkoff will travel to Israel on Thursday to discuss the next steps in handling the Gaza situation.
25 Killed, 150 Injured at Aid Distribution Site in Northern Gaza
EMERGENCY SERVICES IN GAZA: Twenty-five Palestinians were killed and over 150 wounded by Israeli fire while waiting for aid in northern Gaza.
Hamas: Israeli Forces Continue Torturing Palestinian Prisoners
HAMAS STATEMENT: Hamas said Israeli authorities are intensifying torture and medical neglect of Palestinian prisoners. The group called the conditions in Israeli prisons inhumane and illegal, urging global protests and resistance efforts.
Shas and United Torah Judaism Support Deal to Recover Israeli Captives
ISRAEL’S CHANNEL 15: The ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism confirmed their support for a deal to secure the release of Israeli captives in Gaza and urged Netanyahu to pursue it with urgency.
Channel 12: Witkoff’s Visit Aims to Pressure Israel Into Finalizing Deal
CHANNEL 12: An Israeli official told Channel 12 that the real reason for US Middle East envoy Steven Witkoff’s visit to Israel is to pressure the Israeli government into concluding a deal with the Palestinian resistance.
Hamas: Israel Weaponized Food and Turned Aid Into Chaos
HAMAS: Hamas accused Israel of transforming food into a weapon of slow death and aid deliveries into tools of chaos and looting. The group said Gaza is facing catastrophic famine due to the ongoing siege and that most aid trucks are either looted or attacked under an Israeli-orchestrated strategy.
Belgian Prosecutor Refers Case of Two Israeli Soldiers to ICC
AL-JAZEERA: The Belgian Public Prosecutor has referred to the International Criminal Court a case involving two Israeli soldiers who were investigated in Belgium and have since left the country.
Israel Delivers Response to Hamas via Mediators
ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported that an Israeli official confirmed that Tel Aviv has delivered a “significant document” to Hamas through mediators, in response to the movement’s latest position on a proposed deal.
22 Killed in Gaza, Including 15 Aid Seekers Shot by Israeli Forces
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: 22 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces across Gaza since this morning, including 15 who were attempting to collect humanitarian aid.
Death Toll from Rafah Aid Center Massacre Rises to 30
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: The number of Palestinians killed near an aid distribution center in Rafah has risen to 30 following an Israeli attack, hospital sources confirmed.
Palestinian Prisoner Dies in Israeli Custody, Bringing Death Toll to 75
PRISONER MEDIA OFFICE: Sael Abu Nasr from Gaza has died in Israeli detention, raising the number of Palestinian prisoners who have died in Israeli jails since the beginning of the genocide in Gaza to 75.
Belgium Refers War Crimes Complaints of Israeli Soldiers to ICC
UNRWA Adviser: Real Famine in Gaza, a Man-Made Catastrophe
AL-JAZEERA: A senior adviser for UNRWA said Gaza is experiencing a genuine famine, which he described as a man-made disaster. He called for safe humanitarian corridors and accused Israel of obstructing aid. UNRWA can operate 400 distribution points if access is granted, but most aid fails to reach the population.
Gaza Emergency Committee: Reports of Hundreds of Aid Trucks are False
CENTRAL EMERGENCY COMMITTEE IN GAZA: The committee denied Egyptian claims of large-scale aid entry, saying official data do not match what is observed. They demanded the Rafah crossing be opened unconditionally and criticized Egypt’s restrictive and humiliating coordination procedures.
WHO: Continuous Aid Flow to Gaza is Critical
WHO DIRECTOR-GENERAL: The World Health Organization emphasized the massive medical needs in Gaza and urged for sustained, unhindered aid deliveries to the territory.
Gaza Health Ministry: Famine Death Toll Rises to 154, Including 89 Children
GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the number of deaths due to famine has increased to 154, including 89 children.
Israel Threatens to Halt Aid Airdrops over Footage of Gaza Destruction
HAARETZ: The Israeli military has barred air force units involved in airdrops from allowing journalists to film the destruction in Gaza. Israel also warned it may suspend the airdrop operations altogether if footage of the devastation is released.
Lapid Calls for Dismissal of Israeli Heritage Minister over Captives Remarks
ISRAELI MEDIA: Opposition leader Yair Lapid demanded the dismissal of the Heritage Minister after the latter proposed abandoning hostages in Gaza and even suggested a nuclear strike. Lapid said the comments damage Israel’s security, foreign relations, and internal unity.
WFP: 75% of Gaza Population Facing Emergency Hunger Levels
WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME: The World Food Programme warned that time is running out for a comprehensive humanitarian response in Gaza. One in three people goes days without food, and 75% of the population is facing emergency levels of hunger. Around 25% are living in famine-like conditions.
Israeli Minister: Gaza Hostages Are Prisoners of War, Not a Current Priority
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Heritage Minister called for Israeli captives in Gaza to be classified as prisoners of war, asserting that their release should be dealt with only after the war ends and is not a current priority.
16 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Since Morning, Including Aid Seekers
THE GUARDIAN: The Board of Deputies of British Jews, the largest Jewish organization in the UK, said current steps to allow limited aid into Gaza were long overdue. It called for an immediate and unrestricted increase in aid deliveries through all available channels.
Al-Qassam Brigade Targets Israeli Military Vehicles in Khan Yunis
AL-QASSAM BRIGADES: The group said it detonated three explosive devices inside a gathering of Israeli military vehicles south of Khan Yunis two days ago, causing deaths and injuries among the soldiers.
Malta to Recognize Palestinian State at UN General Assembly
MALTESE PRIME MINISTER: Malta announced it will recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in September.
China Opposes Israeli Escalation in Gaza
CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: China expressed its opposition to Israel’s military escalation in Gaza and voiced concern over the worsening humanitarian disaster in the besieged enclave.
3 Killed, 20 Injured Near Aid Center in Rafah
GAZA EMERGENCY SERVICES: Three Palestinians were killed and over 20 injured by Israeli forces near an aid distribution center in northern Rafah, southern Gaza.
Only a handful of trucks have entered Gaza—nowhere near enough to meet even the basic needs of a small portion of the population after months of sealed crossings and a war of starvation. International bodies confirm: hundreds were killed by Israeli fire while trying to access… pic.twitter.com/ijf2dATY4r
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) July 30, 2025
Two Palestinians Killed Near Netzarim Axis
AL-AWDA HOSPITAL: Two Palestinians waiting for aid were shot and killed by Israeli forces near the Netzarim axis in central Gaza.
Israeli Shelling and Drone Attacks in Central and Northern Gaza
PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli forces fired illumination shells and artillery rounds around the Al-Mufti area north of Nuseirat in central Gaza. Gunfire and a robot explosion were also reported east of Gaza City and Jabalia in the northern part of the Strip.
Trump: Gaza Food Centers to Open Soon
DONALD TRUMP: Trump said he spoke with Netanyahu about food distribution in Gaza and that food centers will open soon. He added that opinions vary on relocating Gaza’s population and denied discussing Palestinian statehood recognition with the UK.
Canada May Recognize Palestine if War Continues
CANADIAN MEDIA: Citing a government source, Canadian outlets reported that Canada is considering recognizing the State of Palestine if Israel refuses to halt its war on Gaza.
Israeli Forces Raid Mourning Tent of Slain Palestinian Activist
WAFA: Israeli forces stormed the mourning tent of Odeh Al-Hathalin in Khirbet Umm al-Khair near Yatta, Hebron, declared the area a closed military zone, assaulted mourners, and arrested two foreign activists. Human rights workers and local activists were barred from entering the area in what was seen as an escalation targeting Bedouin communities in Masafer Yatta.
UK Prime Minister’s Office: Starmer Reaffirms Firm Support for Israel
UK PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE: Keir Starmer reaffirmed to Benjamin Netanyahu Britain’s unwavering support for Israel and its right to defend itself.
Conditional Recognition: UK to Recognize Palestine unless Israel Agrees to Ceasefire
UK MP Jeremy Corbyn: Time to Get Tough on Israel
AL-JAZEERA: No country should be exporting weapons to a state committing genocide. Israel has been granted a veto to do whatever it wants. It is time for everyone to get tough with Israel. Britain should loudly declare that it will recognize the State of Palestine.
Israel Considers Alternatives after End of “Gideon’s Chariots” Operation
ISRAELI MEDIA: The Israeli security establishment is studying alternatives following the end of the “Gideon’s Chariots” operation, which failed to make any breakthroughs on the prisoner issue. O
Washington Calls UN Meeting on Two-State Solution a 'Slap in the Face' to October 7 Victims
AL-JAZEERA: The US State Department has sharply criticized a recent meeting in New York concerning the two-state solution, calling it a slap in the face to the victims of October 7th.
The State Department affirmed that the US would not participate in “this insult.”
Regarding the humanitarian situation, the US acknowledged that ‘aid is still insufficient’ and stated its focus remains on increasing aid, achieving a ceasefire, and ending the bloodshed.
UN Conference on Palestine Opens amid Gaza Genocide, Starvation
Netherlands Declares Israeli Ministers Persona Non Grata over ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Rhetoric
THE PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The Netherlands has declared Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich persona non grata over calls for ethnic cleansing and incitement against Palestinians.
Netherlands Declares Israeli Ministers Persona Non Grata over ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Rhetoric
Odeh Hadhalin, Activist from ‘No Other Land’, Shot Dead by Illegal Israeli Settler
THE PALESTINE CHRONICLE: In video footage of the incident, a settler by the name of Yinon Levi – previously placed under international sanctions for extreme violence – is seen wielding a gun at Palestinian villagers.
Odeh Hadhalin, Activist from ‘No Other Land’, Shot Dead by Illegal Israeli Settler
Lapid: Extreme Government Trying to Push Annexation of Northern Gaza
ISRAELI MEDIA: Yair Lapid, the head of Israel’s opposition, has accused the current “extreme government” of attempting to normalize the idea of annexing the northern Gaza Strip.
Lapid warned of the financial implications of such a move, stating that annexing northern Gaza would mean Israeli funds would be diverted to educate Gaza’s children, treat its residents, repair its roads, and supply it with water and electricity.
He presented an alternative to annexation and its consequences: ending the war, returning the captives, withdrawing from Gaza, and handing over its administration to Egypt.
Ansarallah Claims Attack on Ben Gurion Airport with Hypersonic Missile
STATEMENT: Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for Ansarallah, announced that their forces carried out a “qualitative military operation” targeting Lod Airport (Ben Gurion Airport) in the occupied Jaffa area.
Saree stated that the attack on Lod Airport was conducted with a hypersonic ballistic missile called “Palestine 2.”
He said that the operation caused “millions of Zionists to head to shelters and led to the halt of airport traffic.”
Saree concluded by asserting that Ansarallah will continue its operations in support of the “oppressed and starving people of our Palestinian nation.”
83 Killed in Gaza Since Dawn
PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Sources in Gaza hospitals have reported that 83 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli occupation army fire since dawn today. Among the victims, 33 were individuals seeking aid.

