Cause of Death: Abdullah Hammad was killed by Israeli forces on July 3, 2025, in Khan Younis while he was waiting in line for humanitarian aid. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), he and a group of Palestinians had gathered near an aid truck distributing flour, positioned next to a desalination plant. Israeli forces opened fire abruptly and without warning, shooting at the crowd and killing at least 16 people in the incident—Hammad among them
Pleas of surviving relatives: Abdullah Hammad’s surviving family—including his wife and their seven children, as well as his siblings who also worked with Médecins Sans Frontières—have expressed profound grief and anguish over his tragic death. His relatives have repeatedly pleaded for an end to the violence, emphasizing the unbearable personal toll the conflict has taken on their family. They have called on all parties to respect humanitarian workers and civilian lives, urging for safe passage of aid and protection for those risking their lives to support vulnerable communities. The family’s sorrow is compounded by the ongoing siege and repeated attacks on Gaza, which make even basic survival a daily struggle. Their pleas highlight the urgent need for accountability and for immediate measures to protect civilians and aid workers caught in the crossfire. The loss of Abdullah has left a deep void in both his family and the humanitarian community, serving as a heartbreaking reminder of the human cost of the conflict.