Gaza
Humanitarian workers face record attacks globally in 2025
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Armed groups and other actors killed 186 aid workers in Gaza during 2025, making it the deadliest location for humanitarian personnel for a third consecutive year, according to the United Nations. The territory accounted for a substantial portion of the record number of attacks on aid workers reported worldwide last year.
The surge in violence against humanitarian staff reflects the intensifying conflict in Gaza and mounting instability across multiple regions where aid organizations operate. Workers attempting to deliver food, medical care, and other assistance in active combat zones face escalating threats from combatants and armed groups. The deaths underscore the mounting toll on international relief efforts as access to civilian populations becomes increasingly perilous, Al Jazeera English reported.
