Gaza News Live: UN: Most flour delivered to Gaza looted or taken by starving people

The United Nations stated on Monday that it has only been able to bring minimal flour into Gaza since Israel eased an aid blockade three weeks prior, and this aid has mostly been looted by armed gangs or taken by starving Palestinians, Reuters said in a report. The organization has transported 4,600 metric tonnes of wheat flour into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, which the UN identified in this context as the only entry point for this flour.

The Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) Arabic-language spokesperson has issued an urgent warning to those present at the Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Al-Salif ports in Yemen, which are under Houthi control, Israel National News said in a report. This warning is related to the Houthi movement's ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and towards Israel, actions the Houthis claim are in solidarity with Palestinians amid the conflict in Gaza.

Three medical services staff and a journalist were reportedly killed during Israeli strikes in Gaza City's Tuffah neighborhood on Monday, Palestinian media including the Hamas-linked Shehab news agency stated, according to a report in Reuters. The three rescuers were allegedly killed while working to save wounded people and recover bodies in the neighborhood, the Hamas-linked Shehab news agency further detailed. The Israeli military had not immediately responded to a request for comment on these claims at the time of the original report.

A convoy comprising buses and private cars carrying activists, lawyers, and medical professionals from North Africa left Tunisia's capital on Monday, intending to travel through Libya and Egypt to reach the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, AP said in a report. This overland initiative aims to spotlight Israel's ongoing blockade on humanitarian aid to Gaza and was organized independently, though its departure was timed to coincide with a sea-based flotilla effort, which Israeli authorities reportedly prevented from reaching the territory.

The Israeli Navy is making preparations to block an anticipated flotilla of ships attempting to reach Gaza, according to a Haaretz report by Yaniv Kubovich dated June 8, 2025. The navy reportedly hopes to avoid a forced takeover of the vessels during the expected interception.

The Gaza-bound aid boat Madleen has been spotted off the coast of Israel, AP said in a report. This event occurs within the context of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel's naval blockade of the territory.

Canada's National Holocaust Memorial in Ottawa has reportedly been vandalized, with the words "FEED ME" scrawled in large red letters across a section of the monument, Haaretz said in a report. This message is believed to be a possible reference to the humanitarian situation in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The defacement occurs in the context of global reactions and heightened tensions surrounding the conflict.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have issued an evacuation order for some residents in northern Gaza, Haaretz said in a report. This directive, targeting specific neighborhoods rather than the entire northern region, advises residents to move for their safety ahead of anticipated military activity related to ongoing IDF ground operations. Warnings are typically issued via leaflets, phone calls, or broadcasts, often directing civilians to designated areas, a measure that follows previous, larger-scale evacuations in Gaza.

Hundreds of Israelis participated in a march towards the Gaza border area to protest what they described as the 'starvation of Gaza's population' and the 'abandonment of hostages' held in the Strip, Haaretz said in a report. The demonstration highlighted dual concerns: the severe humanitarian crisis affecting Gazans and the unresolved situation of Israeli hostages, amid reportedly stalled negotiation efforts. This protest takes place against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and an internal Israeli debate concerning the government's strategy, hostage recovery, and the facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Palestinians stated that Israeli forces and allied local gunmen opened fire early Monday on a crowd heading towards an Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution center in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, AP says in a report. According to Gaza's Health Ministry and local hospitals, 14 people were killed in what Palestinians described as the latest in a series of shootings near aid distribution points. Palestinian accounts indicated the gunmen involved were allied with Israel's military and operating in close proximity to Israeli troops, all within the context of an ongoing 20-month conflict.

Israeli forces seized an aid boat destined for Gaza and detained activist Greta Thunberg and other activists aboard on Monday, June 9, 2025, AP says in a report. The vessel was part of a flotilla aiming to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.

Palestinians in Gaza say Israeli forces and allied local gunmen opened fire on a crowd heading towards an Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution center early Monday, resulting in six fatalities according to Gaza's Health Ministry, AP says in a report. The gunmen reportedly appeared to be allied with the Israeli military and were operating in close proximity to troops. This incident is described as the latest in a series of shootings, and the new aid system has reportedly been affected by controversy and violence amid the ongoing 20-month conflict.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for an intensification of military operations in Gaza and urged coalition partners to act responsibly, warning that now is not the time for elections while the country is at war, Israel National News said in a report. Smotrich's statements emphasized the need for the current government to focus on the ongoing conflict.

Yuval Urbach, widow of Sergeant Yishai Urbach who was killed during military operations in Gaza, recently completed a Mishnayot ceremony in his memory at Midreshet Nishmat, a religious seminary in Jerusalem, Israel National News said in a report. Sergeant Urbach was killed just months after his marriage. The ceremony, a religious study undertaken in memory of the deceased, was attended by fellow students and Rabbanit Chana Henkin, co-founder of Nishmat.

Activists aboard the Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s vessel, Madleen, are calling on their governments to intervene and demand their release, Al Jazeera said in a report. The vessel is part of an initiative aimed at challenging the maritime blockade of Gaza.

Anat Angrest, the mother of Matan Angrest who was taken hostage on October 7th, has announced the family's intention to release another segment of video footage on Monday night, as per a report in Israel National News. This footage reportedly shows what she described as the "near-lynching" of her son during the attacks. According to the report, Anat Angrest stated, "Matan is in danger - The public must see these horrific images."

Gaza hostage negotiations have reportedly reached an impasse, dimming earlier US optimism about a potential breakthrough, The Times of Israel said in a report. Sources indicate that mediators are currently engaged in efforts to encourage Hamas to soften its negotiating position. Amidst these developments, Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, stated that Hamas had misled her son, telling him to prepare for release from Gaza alongside fellow hostage Edan Alexander, a release that did not materialize.

Medics have reported that seven Palestinians were shot dead near a humanitarian aid site west of Gaza's Rafah, Haaretz said in a report. According to eyewitness accounts cited, armed men who were guarding the aid convoy opened fire on Gazan civilians who were waiting to receive assistance.

The IDF chief has publicly condemned right-wing Channel 14 for its report alleging that the Military Advocate General vetoed a military strike on a building in Gaza, implying this decision led to the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in that location, according to a report in Times of Israel. Both the IDF chief and the MAG's office have denounced Channel 14's claim as 'baseless' and 'false,' asserting it misrepresents the legal processes and decision-making within the military regarding operations in Gaza. Despite the strong rebuttal from military leadership, Channel 14 reportedly doubled down on its assertions.

An Israeli government briefing is scheduled for June 9, 2025, in Tel Aviv, where Spokesman David Mencer will address issues concerning a Gaza-bound flotilla and the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip, Reuters said in a report. The briefing, with information sourced from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), is set to take place between 12:30 GMT and 13:30 GMT.

Parents of diabetic children in Gaza are forced to guess their blood sugar levels due to a critical shortage of test kits, Haaretz said in a report. This shortage is occurring amidst an ongoing conflict that has disrupted supply chains, significant restrictions on goods entering Gaza, and challenges in delivering humanitarian aid, severely impacting medical care for vulnerable residents.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has stated that Gaza's health system is "extremely fragile," noting an increase in casualties reaching hospitals following incidents at aid distribution points, which the ICRC attributed to Israeli attacks, Al Jazeera said in a report. These events are placing further severe strain on the territory's already overwhelmed medical services, struggling to cope with the high number of injured. The ICRC's assessment highlights the critical dangers surrounding aid delivery and for civilians seeking essential assistance in Gaza.

Palestinians reported that Israeli military fire resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals near aid distribution locations in Gaza on Sunday, June 8, 2025, AP said in a report. The Israeli military, in response to these allegations, stated that its forces had fired warning shots in the area. This information was part of an Associated Press video delivery log detailing content related to aid distribution and mourning in the Gaza war.

Israel has released video footage showing activists after its forces intercepted and blocked an aid boat en route to Gaza, AP says in a report. Concurrently, Palestinians in Gaza are reporting casualties and are in a state of mourning, attributing these losses to Israeli fire that allegedly occurred during aid distribution activities.

Reports indicate that kosher chicken is now available in markets in central Gaza, with chicken breasts selling for approximately $32 per pound, Israel National News said in a report. This price marks a substantial rise compared to the cost of chicken before the current conflict.

An Israeli strike in Syria targeted a vehicle, resulting in one reported death and two others wounded, Al Jazeera said in a report. Israel has claimed that the target of the attack was an alleged Hamas member. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the casualties stemming from the attack on the vehicle.

Israeli forces intercepted an aid ship carrying activist Greta Thunberg that was attempting to reach Gaza, The New York Times said in a report. Israel had previously announced its intention to use "any means necessary" to stop vessels from violating its long-standing naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, which it states is for security reasons to prevent weapons smuggling. This interception is the latest in a series of attempts by international activists to challenge the blockade and deliver aid to the territory.

Israel's Defense Chief has instructed activists involved in flotillas directed towards Gaza to view footage from the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks, Haaretz said in a report. This directive, reported on what the source referred to as 'Day 612' of the conflict (calculated to be June 9, 2025), is purportedly to show the activists 'who Hamas really is.' The order comes as groups continue to organize flotillas to challenge the blockade on Gaza.

An activist aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat shared video footage before being subsequently detained by the Israeli military, AP said in a report. This event was noted as available video content (AP-APTN-0432) in an AP video delivery log on June 9, 2025, concerning a Gaza flotilla at sea.

Former Israeli politician, ex-general, and left-wing figure Yair Golan called for Israel to end the ongoing Gaza war during a meeting with foreign journalists in Jerusalem on June 9, 2025, Reuters says in a report. Golan also indicated he is preparing to campaign for the position of prime minister.

An Israeli military strike hit a residential building in Gaza, and a total of 95 Palestinians were killed across the territory in the last 24 hours, The Independent said in a report. The strike on the residential building resulted in at least 16 deaths, while a separate incident saw six individuals killed as they were attempting to get food aid.

An underground tunnel in Gaza, situated beneath a hospital, has become a focal point of contention, The New York Times says in a report. For Israelis, the tunnel's location reportedly highlights Hamas's alleged misuse of civilian infrastructure and endangerment of non-combatants. Conversely, Palestinians view Israel's military focus on such a site as evidence of its own disregard for Palestinian civilian life and safety. This development occurs within the broader context of ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, which have included actions around hospital vicinities based on claims of Hamas using these areas for military purposes, and the extensive tunnel network attributed to Hamas.

The Israeli military on Sunday, June 8, 2025, showed media a tunnel it said was located beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, and claimed to have retrieved the body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's brother from the site, Reuters said in a report. As a condition of the media embed, footage taken by Reuters was reviewed by the Israeli army. The European Hospital is in Khan Younis, which has been a key area for Israeli military operations targeting Hamas infrastructure.

Thousands of people gathered in New York City's Central Park for a rally demanding the release of hostages taken during the October 7th attack, who are currently held in Gaza, and calling for justice for the victims of the October 7th events, Israel National News said in a report. The source article framed the rally's timing as 'one week after Boulder attack' and 'days after a terror attack on US soil,' and reported that participants expressed determination with messages such as 'We will not back down' regarding the hostages' return.

The plight of Israeli hostages, particularly Omri Miran who has been held by Hamas for 611 days, was a central focus at the Boulder Jewish Festival on Sunday, AP says in a report. Miran's brother-in-law, Moshe Lavi, addressed attendees, describing his family's constant fear and the "partial, limited and at times horrifying proof of life" they have received. Lavi voiced concerns that Miran is suffering, potentially being deprived of food, water, sunlight, and subjected to torture and abuse. This address occurred one week after an attack on a group that was urging the release of Israeli hostages at the same mall where the festival was held.

Four Israeli soldiers killed in a building collapse in Gaza were buried on Sunday, Haaretz said in a report. These deaths occurred during ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, which are aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure. The incident adds to the tally of Israeli military casualties in the current conflict.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on June 8, 2025, that its forces operating in Gaza killed the leader of a Palestinian group allegedly responsible for the deaths of the Bibas family, Haaretz said in a report. The Bibas family, consisting of Yarden, Shiri, and their two young children, Ariel (then 4 years old) and Kfir (then 9 months old), were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the attacks on October 7, 2023. The IDF's statement attributes responsibility for the family's deaths to this specific leader and the unnamed group.

An aid ship bound for Gaza has been directed to Israel's Ashdod port after the Israeli army ordered it to change course, according to a report in Reuters. The vessel is expected to arrive at the Israeli port on June 9, 2025.