Iranian Leader Khamenei Blasts Israel’s Gaza Aid Approach Amid Rising Deaths

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sharply criticized Israel’s handling of aid distribution in Gaza, describing it as a ‘cheap form of genocide.’ Khamenei’s remarks, shared on Telegram, highlighted the desperate situation faced by Palestinians, who are forced to choose between starvation and being shot while trying to secure food. He asserted, ‘A nation that once died under bombs worth hundreds of thousands of dollars now dies in food lines from bullets that cost mere dollars.’ The ongoing humanitarian crisis has led to numerous casualties among those seeking aid, with the UN estimating a significant number of Palestinians shot while attempting to obtain food. UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini has also voiced concerns, calling for action to address the crisis.