20 Killed As Aid Trucks Overturn On Crowd In Gaza, UN Warns Of 'Catastrophic Consequences'

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:06pm on 06 Aug 2025,Wednesday International

At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured after four aid trucks overturned in central Gaza on Tuesday, according to the Hamas-run civil defence agency. The crowd, desperate for food, reportedly surged toward the trucks and climbed onto them, causing the drivers to lose control on the damaged, uneven roads. The tragedy comes amid fears of worsening humanitarian conditions. A top UN official warned of “catastrophic consequences” if Israel expands its military operations in Gaza. Reports suggest PM Netanyahu is pushing for a full reoccupation of Gaza, a plan opposed by Israel’s army chief and families of Israeli hostages.

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