At least 62 Palestinians, including 34 aid seekers, were killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza despite a declared humanitarian pause, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

The Israeli military had earlier announced a daily suspension of operations from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM in three specific areas—Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City—to facilitate humanitarian assistance. A separate corridor for aid trucks carrying food and medicine was also opened from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Despite these measures, deadly strikes have continued, prompting renewed international concern.

Egypt has also begun transporting aid into Gaza via the Rafah border, while Israel claims to have carried out several humanitarian air drops. However, the United Nations has criticized Israel for not providing enough alternative routes for aid convoys, saying this is seriously hampering relief efforts.

According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, 127 people—85 of them children—have died from malnutrition in recent weeks. The UN says more aid could be delivered if restrictions were eased.

Israel insists there is no famine in Gaza and accuses the UN of mismanaging aid distribution. It claims the temporary blockade was intended to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages.

Since October 7, 2023, nearly 60,000 Palestinians—mostly civilians—have been killed in Israeli military operations. Gaza’s infrastructure has been devastated, and the majority of its population displaced.