Tragedy Strikes as Gazans Drown Retrieving Airdropped Aid

At least 12 Palestinians drowned off the coast of Gaza while attempting to retrieve humanitarian airdrops that had parachute malfunctions and fell into the water. The airdrops were conducted by multiple countries, including the United States, over Gaza on the same day. The Pentagon confirmed the parachute malfunctions but could not confirm the drownings. The incident highlights the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to Israel's strict restrictions on aid, with more than 31,000 Palestinians killed and essential supplies depleted in the territory.