Israeli attacks kill 62 people in Gaza Strip, says Civil Defence Agency

At least 62 people have died in the Gaza Strip following fresh attacks by Israeli forces, according to the civil defence agency in Gaza. These deaths occurred on Friday, June 27, 2025, in various areas of the Palestinian territory, including locations where people had gathered to receive humanitarian aid. The rising death toll has once again drawn attention to the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has suffered months of conflict and devastation.

Many victims waiting for aid

The spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defence agency, Mahmud Bassal, said that Israeli strikes or gunfire were responsible for killing 62 Palestinians in a single day. Among those killed, he said, were at least 10 people who were standing in line waiting for aid. This highlights the ongoing danger even in areas where civilians gather for basic supplies like food and medicine.

The attacks came amid continued fighting between Israeli forces and armed groups in Gaza. The region has been suffering from a lack of food, water, shelter, and electricity due to long-standing blockades and heavy bombardment. Humanitarian groups have warned repeatedly that civilians are paying the highest price in the war.

The people who were waiting for aid were likely gathered near one of the known distribution sites. In past weeks, such gatherings have turned deadly due to either airstrikes, ground fire, or stampedes caused by panic. The Gaza Strip, already overpopulated and under strain, has seen its conditions worsen as fighting continues with little sign of a permanent ceasefire.

The exact locations of the strikes that killed the 62 people have not all been publicly confirmed. However, rescue workers and hospitals in Gaza have reported that some areas in central Gaza were hit, where local aid efforts were ongoing. There is deep fear among residents that even standing in line for food could result in death.

Photos from the area showed rescue teams pulling out bodies from the rubble and carrying injured victims, including children, to overwhelmed hospitals. Many medical facilities in Gaza are running with limited staff and medical supplies. Doctors are reportedly performing surgeries without proper tools and in some cases even without anesthesia.

People in Gaza are emotionally broken, having lived under constant fear for many months. Families are unable to sleep peacefully, with the sound of drones and explosions haunting them day and night. For many, the hope of safety or normal life has long vanished.

Israel denies firing in one area

The Israeli military responded to the reports by saying it is investigating the incidents. It denied that its troops had fired in one of the locations in central Gaza where a person was reported dead. The military told AFP, the international news agency, that it was looking into all the allegations but had no confirmation of direct involvement in that specific case.

This is not the first time that Israel has denied responsibility for civilian deaths in Gaza. Throughout the conflict, Israeli forces have said they aim to target militants and not civilians. However, the high number of deaths among women, children, and non-combatants has raised serious concerns globally.

Israel often accuses Hamas and other Palestinian groups of using civilian areas to launch attacks or hide weapons, which leads to military actions in crowded locations. Human rights groups and international observers have called for more care and precision in military operations to avoid harming civilians.

In this latest case, no militant group has claimed responsibility for any action that might have led to Israeli retaliation in that area. Locals say there was no visible threat or fighting when people had gathered for aid. Many believe that the increasing civilian death toll reflects the chaos and breakdown of order in Gaza.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas, the ruling party in Gaza, reignited last year and has caused thousands of deaths and injuries. Despite calls for a ceasefire from several countries and international bodies, peace has remained out of reach. Each side blames the other for violating temporary truces or preventing peace talks from progressing.

People living in Gaza are trapped in a situation with no clear exit. The borders are closed, and those who try to flee often have no safe route out. With airstrikes happening frequently and ground operations moving through several parts of the region, entire neighborhoods have been flattened. Schools, homes, and hospitals have been damaged or destroyed.

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The humanitarian situation is growing worse by the day. Food is scarce, clean water is hard to find, and many people have lost their homes. Aid groups have limited access and face difficulty in distributing supplies due to the ongoing conflict. In such a situation, even basic survival has become a challenge.

International leaders have condemned the violence but failed to bring a long-term solution to the table. The United Nations and other global organizations have urged both sides to agree to a ceasefire and allow humanitarian aid to flow freely. However, political differences and security concerns continue to block any progress.

The people of Gaza, especially women and children, are bearing the brunt of this war. Many have seen their homes destroyed, their loved ones killed, and their futures crushed. There is growing concern that a whole generation of children in Gaza is growing up in fear, trauma, and without education or proper healthcare.

As the situation continues, it remains unclear whether Friday’s death toll of 62 will be the end — or just one more number in a growing list of casualties. With no immediate end in sight, the fear is that more lives will be lost, and the humanitarian crisis will deepen further.

In conclusion, the killing of 62 Palestinians in a single day serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for peace and protection of civilian life in Gaza. While investigations into the attacks are underway, what remains clear is the suffering of ordinary people caught in a war they did not choose. The world continues to watch, but for Gaza’s residents, survival has become a daily struggle in a land where safety is no longer guaranteed.