Hamas government announced Tuesday the death of 18 people, including 12 drowned at sea, while trying to recover food parachuted into the war-devastated Gaza Strip. In addition to the 12 people drowned on Monday, six people died in stampedes also linked to the arrival of aid by parachute.

Young Gazans hope to “be killed” to end “nightmare”, says Unicef. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said the situation in Gaza has reached "the darkest chapters of the world." history of humanity.