The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) introduced a flag system at aid sites in Gaza amid ongoing chaos and violence, with reports of mass killings near aid distribution points, including the death of a 12-year-old boy in an IDF airstrike. The situation remains tense, with accusations and denials between Israel, Hamas, and international organizations about aid management and casualties.
Jacob Flickinger, an American father and aid worker with World Central Kitchen, was among seven aid workers killed in an IDF airstrike in Gaza while delivering food. Flickinger, a dual US-Canadian citizen, leaves behind a one-year-old son and partner. The attack has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with WCK CEO Erin Gore condemning it as "unforgivable" and President Joe Biden expressing outrage and heartbreak. The incident has prompted demands for improved deconfliction processes to protect civilians and aid workers, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promising a thorough investigation.
Rana Akila, a mother in Gaza, describes the horrifying situation her family is facing under Israeli attacks. She witnessed an IDF airstrike on a convoy of people fleeing northern Gaza and emphasizes that nowhere is safe as the bombing is everywhere. Akila expresses fear and uncertainty about what to do next, as they don't know where to go for safety. She describes the ongoing bombings as a genocide, with many civilians, including children, being killed.
