Palestinians say they fear being forgotten in Gaza as focus turns to Iran

As the world shifts its focus to the Israel-Iran conflict

Palestinians say they fear their plight is being forgotten as death and hunger continues to grip

Gaza. In a span of 24 hours, at least 140 people were killed across the enclave this week

according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. At least 40 of those deaths are attributed to Israeli gunfire and airstrikes Wednesday

according to local officials. They say separate airstrikes killed more than two dozen people

near shelters and refugee camps, and another 14 died when Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians

waiting for aid trucks from the UN. In response to the 14 killed, the IDF says troops repeatedly

warned residents that the area was an active combat zone. But despite warnings, people approached

service members in a way that was seen as a threat. The IDF says warning shots were fired

but admitted it isn't aware of injuries. As for the airstrikes, the IDF says they were targeting Hamas' military capabilities

and took steps to minimize harm to civilians. Before Wednesday's incidents, the health ministry reported nearly 400 Palestinians

seeking aid had been killed and more than 3 injured since food deliveries resumed in late May Gazans say they fear the war with Israel which began with Hamas October 7 2023 terror attack

will be forgotten because of the fresh battle with Iran. The UN is warning Israel against using

deadly force near aid convoys and food distribution sites. The agency cites repeated incidents of

Palestinians shot or shelled while awaiting aid. The UN says these actions could constitute war

crimes under international law. Israel promises to allow aid to flow into Gaza as long as Hamas

does not steal it. Hamas denies stealing aid and accuses Israel of weaponizing food. Israel refutes

that accusation. The head of the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees criticized the latest aid

distribution operations, calling them a disgrace and stain on our collective consciousness

The UN World Food Program is also urging Israel to ramp up food distribution in Gaza

and call the killing of Palestinians at aid sites unacceptable. Gazans, meanwhile

say that they're monitoring the situation between Tel Aviv and Tehran. For more on this story, download the Straight Arrow News app or visit us at sin.com

For Straight Arrow News, I'm Lauren Keenan