Dreams of Daily Bread Were Laid to Rest
On June 17, 2025, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, mothers, fathers, and children gathered with empty hands but hope in their hearts. They stood in line—not for money or shelter—but for bread. The hope for food quickly turned into horror when, during the wait for humanitarian aid, over 50 Palestinians were killed, and more than 200 were injured in a brutal Israeli attack. This was not a battleground; it was a gathering of tired and displaced families seeking sustenance, not conflict. The people did not bring weapons or raise slogans; they simply reached out for bread and paid with their lives.
Khan Younis Bled While the World Watched
The crowd came from every corner of the city. Parents held their children close. Elderly people leaned on others for support. Hunger pushed them forward, but faith kept them standing. Then, the shelling began. Bullets tore through the crowd. Tanks fired without mercy. Drones hovered and attacked. The screams drowned the silence of starvation. Eyewitnesses saw people fall. Blood covered the place where hope had gathered just minutes earlier.
One survivor said, “I watched my neighbour’s son get shot in the chest. He had waited four hours for aid. He never got the food—just a bullet.” The aid distribution in Gaza is now under the control of Israeli forces. They call people to gather in specific areas, claiming they will provide humanitarian aid. But once large crowds arrive, attacks follow. This is what happened in Khan Younis. We stand in full solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Gaza during these incredibly painful times.
Hunger Turned into a Death Trap
This was not the first attack on aid seekers. But this massacre stands out—not just in numbers, but in cruelty. People came to receive help, not to die. The wounded were rushed to Nasser Hospital, which was already struggling to stay open. Doctors worked without rest. They cleared maternity wards to make space for the injured. The health system in Gaza has already collapsed. Famine grips over 500,000 people. The war has killed more than 55,000 souls. And now, people cannot even stand in line for food without risking their lives.
They Were More Than Numbers
Each person in that crowd had a story. A mother who hadn’t eaten in days. A child who just wanted to help his father. A young man who hoped to carry food back to his siblings. None of them deserved to die like this.
These were not just statistics; they were human beings like us.
Al Mustafa Welfare Trust Stands with Gaza
The dire situation deeply saddens Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, and we will not remain silent. But the need grows every day. The risks rise. And the people of Gaza need help now more than ever.
Let’s Do More Than Mourn—Let’s Act
They gathered for bread and became martyrs. We must not let the world forget them. We must honour them by showing up—with our prayers, our voices, and our support.
Raise your voice. Share their stories.Support our Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Stand with humanity when humanity is under fire.
Because no child should die hungry.
Because no mother should bury her son with empty hands.
Because your help today can save someone's life tomorrow.