(20 Aug 2025)
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Gaza City, Gaza Strip – 20 August 2025
1. Plane flying over Gaza
2. Tents of displaced people near the shore
3. Plane dropping aid over the Gaza Strip, zoom out
4. Another plane flying over
5. Tents of displaced people near the shore
6. Various of aid being airdropped
7. Pan of destruction and tents of displaced people
STORYLINE:
Humanitarian aid was seen being airdropped by international donors over the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as Palestinians in the enclave continue to struggle with severe food shortages caused by Israel’s blockade.
Aid groups have criticized the airdrop method, saying it is neither effective nor safe in such a densely populated area.
They warn that much of the aid does not reach those most in need — with some packages falling into the sea or landing in the so-called red zones.
The latest airdrops come as Israel is preparing to launch an expanded military operation in Gaza City, possibly in the coming days, even as negotiators scramble to bring Israel and Hamas to a ceasefire to end 22 months of fighting.
It comes as human rights groups warn that a humanitarian crisis could worsen in Gaza, where most residents have been displaced, vast neighborhoods lie in ruins, and communities are facing the threat of famine.
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the 22-month war sparked by its Oct. 7, 2023, attack into Israel.
Israel has not yet responded and says it is still committed to defeating the militant group.
Israel plans to reoccupy Gaza City and other heavily populated areas after ceasefire talks stalled last month, raising the possibility of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which experts say is sliding into famine.
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