Israeli strikes target UNRWA aid convoy in Gaza

UNRWA aid convoy
(Photo: Twitter/X)
GAZA — On Friday, UNRWA reported that Israeli strikes fired at one of its aid convoys in Gaza. While there were no reported casualties or injuries, the aid convoy was deliberately targeted.اضافة اعلان

Thomas White, the director of UNRWA in Gaza, stated on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Israeli soldiers opened fire on an aid convoy returning from northern Gaza through a route designated by the Israeli army. The leader of our international convoy and his team were unharmed, but one of the vehicles sustained damage,” Al-Mamlaka TV.

He emphasized, “Humanitarian workers should never be targeted.”

Meanwhile, Adnan Abu Hasna, the spokesperson for the UNRWA emphasized that Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) targeted the aid convoy, despite its coordination with the forces. He added, “We requested assurances of not targeting aid convoys in Gaza and suspended one.”

Noting, The Israeli army is pushing all residents of the Gaza Strip towards Rafah, which will lead to an escalation of the situation,' according to Abu Hasna."


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