"From 27 May to 13 August, we have recorded at least 1,760 Palestinians killed while seeking to receive aid. Of these, 994 were killed near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation [GHF] centres and 766 along the routes where aid trucks pass. The majority of these killings were carried out by the Israeli army," the UN agency's office for the Palestinian territories said.
On August 1, this office had reported 1,373 deaths.
The update comes after the Gaza Civil Defense Agency said at least 23 people were killed by Israel on Friday, including 12 people who were waiting for humanitarian aid.
Earlier this week, the Israeli army chief said plans had been approved for a new offensive in Gaza. The offensive is aimed at defeating Hamas - the Palestinian group designated a terrorist organization by the US and EU - and freeing the remaining hostages.
The Israeli army aims to take control of Gaza City and the nearby refugee camps. These are some of the most populated areas of the Gaza Strip, which has suffered extensive destruction during 22 months of war.
The Israeli government's plans to expand the war have prompted strong international reactions, as well as opposition in Israel.
UN-backed experts have warned of deepening famine in Gaza, where Israel has severely limited the amount of humanitarian aid it allows into the territory.
A widespread famine is developing in the territory, where Israel has severely limited the amount of humanitarian aid it allows in. The war began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 others.
The Israeli offensive has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza - figures the UN considers credible. /REL/
Earlier this week, the Israeli army chief said plans had been approved for a new offensive in Gaza. The offensive is aimed at defeating Hamas - the Palestinian group designated a terrorist organization by the US and EU - and freeing the remaining hostages.
The Israeli army aims to take control of Gaza City and the nearby refugee camps. These are some of the most populated areas of the Gaza Strip, which has suffered extensive destruction during 22 months of war.
The Israeli government's plans to expand the war have prompted strong international reactions, as well as opposition in Israel.
UN-backed experts have warned of deepening famine in Gaza, where Israel has severely limited the amount of humanitarian aid it allows into the territory.
A widespread famine is developing in the territory, where Israel has severely limited the amount of humanitarian aid it allows in. The war began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing nearly 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 others.
The Israeli offensive has killed more than 61,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-controlled Gaza - figures the UN considers credible. /REL/
