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Israeli Forces Kill Militant in Gaza as Aid Crisis Worsens for 85% of Population

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian militant in northern Gaza who was said to have crossed a demarcation line and posed an immediate threat. Concurrently, the Palestinian Minister of Social Development stated that approximately 85% of Gaza's population requires emergency relief, with needs surging dramatically since the war. Humanitarian aid shipments into the enclave are reported to be at only about 43% of the planned total since the ceasefire began. Officials and NGOs warn that ongoing Israeli restrictions are severely limiting the entry of essential supplies like food and medicine, with current medical supplies meeting just 10% of the demand.

Key Points: Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Militant in Northern Gaza

  • IDF kills militant near ceasefire line
  • 85% of Gaza needs emergency relief
  • Aid shipments far below planned levels
  • Medical supplies meet only 10% of demand
  • Israeli restrictions hinder humanitarian access
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian militant in Gaza

IDF kills militant near ceasefire line as Palestinian minister reports 85% of Gaza needs emergency aid amid severe supply restrictions.

"The situation in the Gaza Strip is becoming increasingly difficult - Samah Hamad"

Jerusalem, Feb 15

The Israel Defense Forces has said that its forces killed a Palestinian militant in northern Gaza.

The troops identified and subsequently killed a militant who crossed the Yellow Line, which marks Israeli-controlled areas under the ceasefire, approaching them and posing an immediate threat, the IDF said in a statement on Saturday (local time).

"IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat," it said.

Several other Palestinians were wounded earlier Saturday by Israeli forces in southern and central Gaza during building demolitions, Palestine's official news agency WAFA reported.

Also on Saturday, Palestinian Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad said that about 85 per cent of the population in Gaza is in need of emergency relief and recovery support, reports Xinhua news agency.

The number of families in need in the enclave has surged from 86,000 before the war to about 320,000 at present, Hamad told reporters in Ramallah.

"The situation in the Gaza Strip is becoming increasingly difficult, and the main reason is the Israeli occupation's refusal to allow the entry of essential supplies needed by the Strip's residents," Hamad said.

She said that her ministry is coordinating with international and UN bodies to secure financial support and pressure Israel to allow the entry of food, medicine, and other necessities.

The Hamas-run Gaza media office said Tuesday that 31,178 trucks had entered the enclave since the ceasefire agreement took effect on Oct. 10, 2025, out of a planned total of 72,000.

In a statement, the office said that the shipments, including humanitarian aid, commercial supplies, and fuel, represented a compliance rate of about 43 per cent.

Meanwhile, Amjad al-Shawa, head of the Palestinian NGOs Network, told Xinhua that humanitarian assistance is declining due to ongoing Israeli restrictions and obstacles facing international organisations.

He added that the volume of assistance entering the enclave remains far below actual needs, with medical supplies currently meeting only around 10 per cent of demand.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The article mentions the militant crossed a line and posed an immediate threat. While every loss of life is tragic, a state has a right to defend its borders from imminent threats. The deeper issue is the humanitarian crisis. Only 43% of planned aid? That's unacceptable.
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Priya S
Medical supplies meeting only 10% of demand? This is a catastrophe. We see similar struggles in conflict zones near our borders. The international community, including our own government, should push harder for diplomatic solutions and unrestricted aid flow. Innocent people are suffering the most. 🙏
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Rohit P
A very complex situation. Security concerns are real, but so is the immense human suffering. The numbers tell the story: 86,000 families in need before the war to 320,000 now. That's a four-fold increase. The ceasefire agreement needs to be implemented in letter and spirit, especially the aid part.
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Michael C
Respectfully, the article seems to heavily focus on the Palestinian narrative from WAFA and Xinhua. The IDF statement about the immediate threat is crucial context. A balanced report would also explore what constitutes the "Yellow Line" and the ceasefire violations from both sides. Just an observation.
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Kavya N
This reminds me of the plight of refugees anywhere. When essential supplies are blocked, it's the children, the elderly, and the sick who pay the price. India has always stood for humanitarian causes and peaceful dialogue. Hope the coordination with UN bodies mentioned leads to some real relief on the ground.

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