At least 12 Palestinians drown trying to retrieve aid parcels dropped into the sea | CNN
Tragedy in Gaza as Palestinians drown attempting to retrieve airdropped aid parcels.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Tragedy struck off the northern Gaza coast as at least 12 Palestinians drowned while attempting to retrieve airdropped aid parcels. The incident prompted criticism of airdrops as an inadequate way to deliver aid to Gaza. Israel’s strict controls on aid entering Gaza have been condemned, with organizations warning of the risk of famine and accusing Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war—a claim that Israel denies. The deaths occurred despite a reported increase in aid flow into Gaza, and amid a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire and increased aid access. The exact source of the airdrop that led to the fatalities remains unclear, with the Pentagon indicating that some aid bundles landed in the sea due to parachute malfunctions. Eyewitnesses pleaded for mercy and assistance, emphasizing the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.