Gaza Aid Drop Triggers Deadly Competition and Drownings

Airdrops of humanitarian aid in Gaza have led to fatal fights and chaos as desperate residents compete for much-needed assistance, with reports of deaths by stabbing and in stampedes. Critics argue that the airdrops are inefficient and primarily aimed at diverting public anger, as international powers fail to convince Israel to allow more aid to reach Gaza. Aid agencies stress that increased supplies coming in by land via Israel or Egypt are crucial, as only about a fifth of required supplies are currently entering Gaza.