The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has reported that at least 798 people have died in Gaza while attempting to access humanitarian assistance since the end of May
According to the agency, most of these deaths occurred at or near aid distribution sites.
Out of the total fatalities, 615 people were killed near aid hubs run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a group supported by the United States and Israel.
An additional 183 deaths reportedly occurred along the routes used by aid convoys operated by the UN and other humanitarian agencies.
The OHCHR says that the majority of injuries involved gunshot wounds, raising concerns over the conditions surrounding aid distribution.
The data was compiled using various local sources, including hospitals, cemeteries, families, health authorities, and non-governmental organizations operating within Gaza.
The GHF started distributing food and other essentials in late May after Israel eased an 11-week blockade that had restricted the flow of supplies.
However, GHF-led operations have come under scrutiny due to frequent incidents of violence near their sites. Israeli forces are often stationed near these areas, reportedly to stop aid from reaching armed groups.
Witnesses and health officials have described chaotic scenes and regular gunfire during aid deliveries.
Just this past Friday, another deadly incident near an aid distribution center in Rafah left at least 10 people dead and 70 others injured, according to local health authorities.
The GHF, responding to the UN’s claims, rejected the figures and accused UN-led convoys of being behind the most deadly incidents.
The group also called for better cooperation between agencies to improve aid delivery and reduce violence.
Meanwhile, indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue in Qatar, where discussions are underway for a possible 60-day pause in fighting.