Gaza Strip: Overnight, airstrikes and gunfire resulted in the deaths of 82 Palestinians in Gaza, with 38 of them killed while trying to access essential humanitarian aid. Among the casualties, five were shot outside locations linked to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a newly established and secretive American organization supported by Israel to provide food for the population of the Gaza Strip. Additionally, 33 others lost their lives while waiting for aid trucks in various areas throughout Gaza. The total number of Palestinians killed in Gaza has exceeded 57,000, which includes 223 individuals who have been reported missing and presumed dead. The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its death toll but states that over half of the deceased are women and children.
- Lord, we pray for peace and protection for the people of Gaza in the midst of violence and conflict. We ask that you bring comfort to those who have lost loved ones and strength to those who are suffering. May your presence be felt among those in desperate need of safety and security (The Holy Bible, Psalm 23:1-3).
- Lord, we thank you for all the humanitarian efforts being made in Gaza, particularly those working to provide essential aid to those in need. We pray for the safety of aid workers and for an increase in the availability of food, shelter, and medical care. May the resources flow freely to those in dire circumstances (The Holy Bible, Deuteronomy 10:18).
News Source: The Hindu
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