On Tuesday, Day 725 of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least 64 Palestinians since dawn, including 20 civilians who were waiting for humanitarian aid south of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.
The bombings mark one of the deadliest escalations in recent weeks, as airstrikes and ground shells continue to target densely populated areas and aid distribution points.
In Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, five civilians were killed and others wounded when an Israeli drone targeted a carpentry workshop. The injured were rushed to Al-Aqsa Hospital, which is operating far beyond capacity amid critical shortages of medicine, fuel, and surgical supplies.
In Nuseirat, central Gaza, a tent sheltering displaced families was hit by an Israeli missile near Abu Hajir station, killing one and injuring several others.
Israeli shelling also struck near Al-Quds Hospital in Tal al-Hawa, southwest Gaza City, raising fears of a repeat of previous attacks on medical facilities.
Several Palestinian Civil Defense medics were injured after Israeli forces targeted them while they rushed to rescue wounded civilians at Al-Falah School, which was sheltering displaced families in the Zeitoun neighborhood following an earlier Israeli bombardment.
In addition, two Palestinians were shot civilians, and several others were injured while waiting for food aid in Khan Younis.
Also among the victims today was photojournalist Yahya Barzaq, who was killed while documenting the aftermath of an Israeli bombing of Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza.
🚨BREAKING: Photojournalist Yahya Barzaq was killed by an Israeli strike in the “safe zone” of central Gaza Strip, shortly after seeking refuge there. pic.twitter.com/b9ZvcBWKLm
— Gaza Notifications (@gazanotice) September 30, 2025
His death adds to the growing toll of media workers killed in Gaza, where press crews face constant danger amid ongoing bombardment.
Israeli forces launched over 120 airstrikes in the past 24 hours; hospitals across the Strip reported a total of 64 fatalities since morning, with victims arriving at the Shifa, the Arab Ahli Baptist Hospital, Al-Awda, Al-Aqsa, and Nasser Hospital.
However, the overall death toll for the past 24 hours stands at 91, reflecting casualties from overnight strikes as well as those reported throughout the day.
Medical teams warn that the influx of casualties is overwhelming emergency services, and many wounded are being treated on floors and in hallways.
In addition, the Global Sumud Flotilla has officially entered high-risk waters off Gaza’s coast in a renewed attempt to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver emergency humanitarian aid.
Organizers confirmed the move via their official X account (@gbsumudflotilla), stating that the vessels carrying medical supplies, food, and water intended for civilians trapped in the Strip.
UPDATE
OCTOBER 1ST – 05:30 GMT+3Unidentified vessels approached a number of boats in the Flotilla, some with their lights off. Participants applied security protocols in preparation for an interception. The vessels have now left the Flotilla.
We cont… https://t.co/Yyn0VrYI1B
— Global Sumud Flotilla (@gbsumudflotilla) October 1, 2025
The crew includes international activists, medical volunteers, and journalists. They report that Israeli naval units have already issued warnings and are shadowing the flotilla’s route. Organizers say they are prepared for interception but insist their mission is peaceful and protected under international maritime law.
We can Watch and Track the Global Sumud Flotilla with this livestream
Bookmark and save it. They are about to enter the Danger Zonehttps://t.co/1cfuVcnCJ4
— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) September 30, 2025
The flotilla’s approach is being closely monitored by aid groups and media outlets worldwide, with calls mounting for safe passage and international protection.
Humanitarian agencies continue to call for urgent intervention. UNICEF has renewed its appeal for the evacuation of critically ill infants, warning that neonatal units are operating without electricity, oxygen, or medication. Thousands of displaced families remain in makeshift shelters with no access to clean water or sanitation.
It is worth mentioning that The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued an urgent appeal for the immediate evacuation of at least 25 critically ill and premature infants from neonatal units in Gaza City, warning that their lives are in imminent danger.
As the genocide enters its third year, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate, with no ceasefire in sight and international appeals for protection and aid growing more urgent by the hour.
Famine-related deaths in the Gaza Strip have risen to 453, including 150 children, as food insecurity and the collapse of medical infrastructure continue to deepen the humanitarian crisis, and hospitals are reporting new casualties daily.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed more than 66,094 Palestinians, including at least 17,343 children and 10,220 women, and injured over 168,536, most of them women and children. Thousands more remain missing, many believed to be trapped beneath the rubble across the devastated Gaza Strip.
